Main Body
3. Grips
Knowing how to hold the tennis racket is a very important aspect of tennis. There are different grips to use depending on the type of shot you want to execute. There are four main types of tennis grips are: Continental, Eastern, Western, and Semi-Western.
Continental Grip
- Is also known as the Chopper or Hammer grip.
- This is most often used for serves, volleys, overheads, slices, and occasional defensive shots.
Eastern Grip
- This can be used for both forehand and backhand shots, as a result the fast and flat shots.
- When using the Eastern grip, you can switch to a Continental grip with ease.
Western Grip
- This grip is not regularly used as it is difficult to sustain for a consistent amount of time.
- However, it offers an individual the ability to apply significant top spin and create more speed on the ball.
Semi-Western Grip
- This grip has increased in popularity in recent times, specifically for baseline players.
- It enable an individual to produce both power and top spin, making it advantageous for anyone who can master it correctly.