Backhand grip
Strokes
Duy Nguyen Asked 12 years ago
Hello,
My thumb is switching on my shakehand grip, on my backhand i hold my thumb high, and on my forehand i hold my thumb lower. Is this grip ok?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Duy,
It is good to keep your thumb down on the backhand because it allows you to use your wrist more fully.
It will feel like you have more control with the thumb up but it will be better in the long run to keep your thumb down.
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Having the correct grip will also help you switch more easily from backhand to forehand.
Arlen Tan Posted 12 years ago
Duy, I notice I tend to hold it like you do. But I will try doing it like Alois and Jeff and see how it works ;)
DHS Lover Posted 12 years ago
It is still in the natural position but because of the altered grip it can be further up the bat.
Duy Nguyen Posted 12 years ago
I tried some strokes with my thumb down but it doesn't realy work for me. I got lesser control and lesser power. So i can't see why this is better.