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.