Grip tightness
Strokes
jason poulos Asked 7 years ago
1. How firm a grip (firm, medium, loose) do you recommend during the 3 phases
(before, during, and after) of a typical shot (i.e. a forehand counterhit)?
2. Would your answer be the same for different shots (serves, blocks, pushes, chops, loops, backhands)?
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Jason,
You can have your grip relaxed most of the time. The more you tighten the less flexibility you have with the wrist and fingers.
That doesn't mean that you have your wrist completely floppy but by having it relaxed you can control the muscles you want to use for each stroke.
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jason poulos Posted 6 years ago
So you recommend having the same grip throughout the stroke?
Think of keeping your grip relaxed. You can add a little pressure for faster shots.
Rohan Keogh Posted 6 years ago
Your grip will naturally tighten slightly through the 'hitting' zone anyway. It is an involuntary response (preventing loss of your 'weapon' and preparing for impact) so it is difficult to control entirely. The natural firming of the grip does has the benefit of maintaining/controlling bat angle through and at impact. So start relaxed, plan to stay relaxed but don't think about it too much and let nature do the rest.
D K Posted 6 years ago
Can grip tightness be related to my issue against some shots that I feel like the ball is pushing into my bat so hard that it tilts my bat against my power?
Nigel C Posted 6 years ago
DK, does this happen if you use shadow play?