Shakehand vs Penhold

They are different ways to hold the bat.

Some advantages of the penhold are there is no real switch over point between backhand and forehand. It is a bit more natural to be able to generate more spin on the serve. A disadvantage in the past has been the backhand attack but now players are using the reverse penhold backhand (RPB) with great effect. Though in a way this kind of introduces a switch over point for the penholder.

The advantages of the shakehand grip are a more versatile backhand. The serve can be made effective to with a small change in grip. And the crossover weakness can be minimised by closely tracking the ball and good footwork.

You can watch our video called Get a Grip to see these two styles.