Tennis Grips

Now you're done with preparing for your tennis session, you are starting to learn the forehand.

There are quite a few main forehand grips to start with.

The Eastern Forehand: Your index knuckle for the grip will be on the third bevel of your racket handle.

Advantages: Low bounce balls are easier to hit with flatter and harder shot making

Disadvantages: High bounce balls could pose a challenge due too the wrist positioning.

Suited court surface: Low bounce surfaces like grass or carpet could be preferred for such grip users.

The Semi-Western Forehand: Your index knuckle will be on the fourth bevel of your racket handle.

Advantages: Able to adapt to hit different shots. This grips allows powerful shots with topspin. Easier to handle both high or low balls.

Disadvantages: Not much.

Suited court surface: Suitable for most surfaces

The Western Forehand

Your index knuckle will be on the fifth bevel of your racket handle.

Advantages: Heavy topspin is generated on your shot due to the racquet face brush with the grip positioning.