Tips for the Penhold Style
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Michael Peters Asked 13 years ago
I use a penhold style grip. Not sure why I suppose this is what I was taught when I was young. I feel most comfortable with this grip. My 12 year old son is also using this style of play and is has comfortable with this grip. Where can we get tips, tricks and training for this style of play? You guys are awesome, but some of the lesson we can apply because of grip.
I have tried to change to hand shake but it just doesn’t feel natural to me?
Jeff Plumb Answered 13 years ago
Hi Michael,
The penhold grip is really good grip to use. If you feel this grip is better for you then stick with it. For a lot of the strokes the principles in our lessons remain the same. On the forehand the start and finish positions are the same regardless of grip.
I'm not sure of any other websites that give tips on the penhold grip sorry?
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Tactics Against Penhold Players
When playing penhold players it is important to remember to first analyse your opponent as you would if they used any grip. What are their strengths and weaknesses? A common weakness of penhold players is their forehand block especially against a slow spinny topspin. Their backhand may be a weakness if they use the traditional style, or you may wish to explore the crossover point if they are using the reverse penhold backhand.
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