Grip and finger placement for Forehand short pimple

Hi Alois,

I have started using spectrol short pimple rubber for forehand. the problem is i cannot decide on a proper grip position for my forehand. if i place my index finger in the middle of the racket i am able to hit through the topspin and other long balls easily  but if i use the same position for near the table balls or hitting the backspin balls it is not working. i had to move my index finger low to drive or block., with this also i am not able to smash the balls near the table. i tried to copy the grip positions from zhan jian and Johnny huang for a while but the problem is they keep their middle finger tightly round the paddle edge which gives a flat position all the time . i find it difficult. my backhand also suffers because of this i place my thumb on the wood and not on the rubber. help me on this...

can you show me pictures or guide me for my finger positioning and bat angle for playing short and long balls with forehand SP.

Thanks,

Revantha

Hi Revantha,

You can move your finger slightly up and down for the forehand and backhand strokes.  However you should try to develop your game with the grip the same.  This will also allow you better use of your wrist.  It will take time to feel comfortable.  You will have less control initially but with practice you will start to get the feel of it.

So in summary, keep the traditional grip with the forefinger lower on the bat.