Question on the Grips of the bat
Strokes
Shival Sharma Asked 7 years ago
Hello,
Thanks for those awesome videos, loved them. I am quite new esp in asking this. I have also seen your question on Grips but my problem is little different.
I use Shakehand Grip now I have a Dilemma
1) I mostly use the Grip where in I keep some some gap between the V and Crease of my Hand. This Gives me Strong ForeHand shots. I can easily chop and lift any spins on forehand and backhand as I control my bat with my two fingers on the Handle.
Problem: This grips limits my control on the Backhand Severely and apart from chopping the ball I find the Flicks and topspins almost impossible as I dont see that my hand has control for a great backhand shot.
P.S. this Grip does gives me extra reach when I was required to extend myself for a wide shot.
2) Next is the Correct Grip that you mentioned in your video where is no gap for the V of the bat to be visible. This gives me high level of control on my backhand and Forehand SHots but limits
i) Extra reach when I need to extend myself for wide shots.
ii) Pick the Heavy spins as I find the flexibility is not there.
P.S: This Grip does give me great control but I feel the rigidness.
I basically dont change the position of my fingers but just move my hand up and down for the grip.
So is changing Grips between 1) and 2) is good or should I stick to 2)
Hoping for a quick Reply as I have a Match coming up this Monday. Thanks a Tone for the great content you are putting on your channel.
Thanks,
Shival
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Shival,
It is OK to change the length of your grip slightly during a rally as long as it doesn't effect your strokes. If you are finding that you don't have time to adjust then the best thing is to have the hand closer to the V but focus on keeping it relaxed. This will allow you to still have flexibility with the wrist and be able to lift the ball as well.
You can also compromise and have a grip somewhere in between the two grips you mentioned.
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Shival Sharma Posted 7 years ago
Thank you so much Alois. Will try the mid grip a shot.
Cheers
Shival