Changing Grip Between Backhand and Forehand
Strokes
Travis Hart Asked 13 years ago
My forehand grip (shakehand) is different from the original grip shown on the website but when i try to play a backhand i have to change my grip to the original and then back to my other grip to play forehand. Is this OK?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Travis,
Spend a bit of time to adjust your grip so that it remains the same for both forehand and backhand. It is difficult to be changing grips during the rally because you just don't have enough time in most cases.
It is better to develop your strokes with the same grip.
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Jon Ferguson Posted 12 years ago
I have noticed a few world class players (Timo Boll, etc) changing grip from forehand to backhand, but as Alois said, it is only a small adjustment in order to flatten out the blade for very fast attacking strokes. I have found that, like twiddling, it only tends to complicate matters. Most strokes can be played with the standard grip.
Jon Ferguson
Ram Sood Posted 12 years ago
michael richardson Posted 12 years ago
Ram - every player experiences the occasional ball hitting the finger so you are not alone in this. Perhaps your finger is too vertical on the backhand side. I think you should follow Alois' example and concentrate on your finger being vertical and along the base of the rubber. Hope this helps.
Mick Richardson
kathy mckelvey Posted 8 years ago
Yes I am able to maneuver the bat more freely now compared to when I first started playing. I would use both hands to be able to get a steady grip. Thank you for the video!