Tennis Grips
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Different tennis grips explained in detail.
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OnlineTennisInstruction brings you this video on the different tennis grips. The grip is extremely important in Tennis because it determines the angle of your racket face. Way too many tennis players have problems with their strokes because of bad grips!
Most players and coaches use terminology like the contintental grip, semi-western grip, or western grip to describe certain grips. This is definitely an option but an even better option is to put numbers on the grip and then measure exactly where your hand is positioned on the grip. This method is much more precise and makes it easier for people to work on their grips.
In the video I explain the basic tennis grips that I recommend for the forehand, the one-handed backhand, the two-handed backhand and the serve.
So go ahead and look at the video to see if you have good grips or not!
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by far the best grip video - thanks!
FOREHAND:
1:20 grip explanation starts
1:36 eastern forehand grip (3)
1:52 semi-western grip (4)
1:59 western grip (4.5/5)
ONE HANDED BACKHAND:
2:28 beginner (1.5)
2:37 advanced (1)
TWO HANDED BACKHAND:
2:52 right-hander (R2/L3)
SERVE:
3:22 continental grip (2)
3:32 beginner (2.5/3)
Far the best video about grips on youtube.
I just watched a bunch and this made the most sense
What about volley grip???
@@ianmackinlay8925 use continental for volleys and people usually use continental for serve too
Best video I have seen describing tennis grips. I have played tennis for 40 years and the tennis jargon of Continental, Eastern, Western grip description is something I have avoided ever using.
Your system is far superior and the old tennis jargon descriptions should be relegated to the dustbin.
best vid on grips ive ever seen. so much easier to comprehend than the western, semi-western, etc
I watched several videos on this but this was by far the best even after 12 years!. The graphic really helped
ok, finally an explanation that even I understand and can reproduce... Cheers, man!
I love numbers for grips, it's easy to remember and manage! Thanks
Great video. I've been playing tennis for 17 years and coaching for 7, and this will assist me in being a better coach.
Good advice, so is the choice for string kg/lbs. Normally lower tension is more power and higher tension is more control.
Many thanks for the clear explanation and advice.
I was always confused about the grips. Finally I know that I have the semi-western grip!
Thank You!
Thanks for ditching the terminology and using a easy to understand visual representation with numbers! I am a visual learner so that made it a LOT easier to understand! Going to watch the rest of your videos! I hope the rest use this same style. Great work!
I'd go for heavy. Personally, as a 1-hander I've played with Yonex & Wilson Pro Staffs. They both are excellent, maybe go for bit heavy with low tension for power or high tension for control. Depends on what you are looking for exactly. I'd recommend Wilson Pro Staff, can't go wrong with those.
Head too.
Best video on grips on all of RUclips! Thanks!!
Easiest explanation of the grips! Well done
Clear and concise video~ I found comfortable to play the windshield wiper forehand with a semi-western grip.
Thanks mate for the best video I have ever seen on grips. You have made it so much easier to understand different types of tennis grips.
this was one of the best, most concise explanations for grips. Thanks
Wonderful explanation. Specially putting the marks for Left Handers. Thanks so much.. Small suggestion would be to make a small visible mark on your index knuckle so it stands out on the white grip handle you have here. Thanks for the video. Cheers
Very helpful video. The numbers make it easy to identify the grip I need for each shot.
Thanks for answering me, so fast.
I want further and elaborate details.
I want to know different grips usage.
Thanking you.
Such an important topic for beginners and no one talks about it! Thanks
Talking real sense
Crazy top spin grips are crazy
Thank you very much sir, for clearing doubts about grips.
I want to know the grips for flat, high speed, pronation and spin services.
Love using a semi-western (4) grip.... I like having the ability to be balanced in both top spin, and in addition the pacing of the ball during play.
Your explanations are very easy to understand
This is what I call beginner friendly. What a great job.
The best grip video - precise and clear!
Thank you. Best grip video I have seen. Explanations PERFECT.
I wish you continued success in the field of tennis and youtube thank you
Best video on grips. Other videos so confusing
The best video on tennis grips by far!
Thank you for helping me to hold the grip for the tennis
very informative video thank you very much greetings from egypt
oh my god the best video of grips on youtube thanks
Superb !Crisp,easy & short ..All nailed it bad..Thanks a lot!!
have been struggling to tell the differences. very helpful video instruction. thanks !
The name for this video is such an underrater
STILL lookin' for that 45 second straight to the point video! 😀
the best grip video ever
its very very awesome i love this video but it doesnt generates speed that much but ball is now started getting in from the last one grips
Best video on grips. Thanks for clearing up this topic.
great video thanks. is the the single handed backhand grip the same for for slice and topspin?
thank you
i just improved my forehand my grip now is Eastern thanks a lot☺☺☺
Nice sidebar graphics, am I missing illustrations for volley grip somewhere??
An excellent explanation --easy to remember.
Durability & lifespan, materials, weight distribution technologies and ofcourse the overall weight of the racket. Cheaper, beginner rackets are very lightweight.
Go ahead with that Wilson model, they are more than decent, don't worry.
Be sure to take your time when choosing your model, specially when it comes to weight.
Hold the racket and swing a couple times L to R using only your wrist.
Decent review of grips. However, IMHO it perpetuates a common teaching flaw that may create a lot of confusion and problems for many players. I was one such player...
The problem is usind the index finger's hand knuckle used as a grip guide provides very limited feeling of how the racquet is oriented during actual play. This is because many times during play this knuckle may only be barely touching or not touching the racquet -- how's that supposed to help folks get the racquet grip oriented? Furthermore, bringing this knuckle into the tight contact with the racquet may result in the grip of death that sucks away power and touch, while perhaps also promoting tennis elbow problems.
For me, using the position of the index finger's second knuckle on the racquet is a lot easier to feel and track while playing and when flipping between various grips during fast play. This knuckle is opposed by the thumb's first knuckle on the opposite side of the grip -- this duo defines the plane of least resistance (and most easily attained direction of power) that a racquet might take when executing a proper swing pattern for that particular grip. It's also a relatively light grip -- it's purpose is TO GUIDE racquet swing orientation, NOT provide racquet POWER. Yes, the swing path is also the same path the wrist bends in -- go figure.
For example, for a continental grip, the thumb's first knuckle is on the top flat edge of the grip while the index finger's second knuckle is on the bottom of edge of the grip. This puts the head of the racquet perpendicular to the ground. Rotate the grip points to the next flat spot for the next grip position, etc... It's also possible that for some hand and racquet sizes, the index finger's second digit and/or the thumb's first digit might be easier reference points than the knuckles.
Also, I'm using an "OK" grip with the edge of the thumb pressed to the top edge of the middle finger forming an 'OK' sign. Held with modest tightness, this simple OK ring creates an axis ring for the racquet to rotate around to pass the maximum power of the whipping action created by proper stroke mechanics to the racquet head at ball contact along with the fine tuning guidance of the other fingers -- aka, no power sucking death grip. The OK grip also creates a slight diagonal orientation of the fingers over the racquet handle, which is what top players use for most strokes for ergonomic reasons noted above.
Thanks for reading. Now I'll retire to my closet to dream up other alternate world realities and confusion...
semi western is best! allows you to flatten out a shot if you need to, and hit heavy top spin if you have strong enough hands, which most experienced players will have anyway.
Wow i learned so much in a short period of time. Sweet and to the point!
Thanks dude, very clear, been waiting for this a very long time.
It is the most magnificent video about grips.
This video rocks, easy to understand, really informative
As a new player, how would you switch from forehand to backhand quickly and knowing where the index is
Very good tips Florian. Thank you.
Very simple and useful Thankyou
Does the heel pad and the index knucke have to bo on the same ''number''?
I always played with my index knucke on 4, and my heel pad on 3.
TRhank you for this very clear explanation Ted
Great grip instructions and video!
excelente explicación, la mejor que ay, talvez seria bueno en los gráficos incluir los nombres de las empuñaduras, aunque lo dice con la voz, pero escribirlo seria muy bueno, para los que nos cuesta un poco el ingles, saludos y nuevamente gracias.
Very clear, and helpful!
I like how easy it was to learn these grips. For a two-handed Forehand, what bevels do I put my hands on? Would it be my right hand on bevel 3 and left on bevel 2? Or is it the same as a two-handed backhand? Thanks for the video~!
For one handed backhands, put it on 8, 1, or 2 as per your preference. 8 is good for getting topspin, 2 is better at hitting low balls and flat balls. 1 is a balance. Try these out and stick with the one you like the most.
Schön beschrieben, allerdings vermisse ich den generellen Hinweis, welche Griffgröße man wählen sollte. Meiner Erfahrung nach wird heut zu tage im Schnitt zu viel zu kleinen Griffgrößen geraten. Ich habe selbst Jahre lang mit einem zu kleinem Griff gespielt. Seit dem ich auf L5 gewechselt bin habe keine Armprobleme mehr und mein Spiel hat einen Leistungssprung gemacht.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!
Maybe you should make a video for PING PONG players who want to take tennis seriously.
After seeing this video, I realized why I made so many easy mistakes, in spite of succeeding some very tricky shots just like the top ATP players in Grand Slams. I am a very good amateur table tennis player and some shots work just like in table tennis but others... oh, not at all. Grip is sooo important, go figure! I never thought about that. I was holding the tennis racquet just like the ping-pong bat and tried too many from up to down kill shots that went in the bottom of the net. That doesn't work like in ping-pong! :)
But understanding spin better than some helps me a lot, though. I understand, succeed and love the slice serve, for example. Also, the slice forehand Monica Niculescu style make my opponents go crazy, when the strings are new. Not so much after a few hours. Tennis strings go bad so quickly, they need to be replaced too often to maintain heavy spin! Expensive sport for the average Eastern European...
Eight sides, or facets. Bevels are the angled edges between them.
thanks for the video sir, I am beginner at tennis and this video just provided a great clarification to my understanding of holding a racket. thank you so much. :)
you are welcome sir. I am new to this sport and I started holding my forehand the way i felt it the most comfortable. and after watching your video i discovered that i am holding one of the most extreme grips, the western forehand grip. (bevel 4.5 to 5) i am more comfortable with 5. with bevel 4, I face a lot of problems. so, am sticking to bevel 5 and am playing with it well over 3 weeks now.
i wanted to know if there is any video by you on forehand drills with western grips and stuff.
thank you :)
Awesome recommends now I can practice on my backhand and serve :)
Very good video, really clear. Thanks a lot!
Thank you very much.. finally I understood the grips
I will share with my friends
When you say knunckle is on 1 where should the heel pad be? Should heel pad also in 1(always a straight line) ? If it varies then why is it not mentioned by trainers?
thank you so much for the explanation. You've made it much easier
great video and very helpful.
Hello Florian, I watched your analysis of RF's forehand volley video today. You mentioned he's using a 2.5 index knuckle on his volley grip. Is it some coaches call the weak Continental grip? Look forward to hear from you. Thank you.
best on you tube,now i know i have western forehand :4,2 grip
Well put together, and a great explanation. Thank you.
have just learned abt grips great idea thanks so much wth the idea of number.
Perfect explanation!
Very useful, thank you
This was exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!
Great video. I like it a lot. Basic things with simple explanation
Thank you Thank you Thank you for this simple and clear explanation!
Currently for my one handed backhand, I have my grip as one that is opposite that of a continental grip, I find that it is very easy to generate topspin. Do you think that it would be detrimental to my playing as I advance in tennis? Do you recommend my changing to another grip? Thanks, and as always, great videos!
Is the grip different when playing at the net?
i have a question... why not backed extreme grip . I know what these techniques do make the ball spin...why I ask because I have familiarized with the game of tennis.
I didn't understand grip at all man, thanks a lot. Suprised that my grip was pretty much alright the entire time, I was blaming it on my grip a lot but I guess I'm just shit.
Thanks excellent explanation
Nice explain
Bevel #2 (Continental) is your basic volley grip. Its the same as the basic serve grip.
great video !! you helped me a lot . what kind of racquets do you recommend for 1 h backhand. lite or a bit heavy ?
Thanks man, this is very helpful
Superb, helped me a lot
Clear enough and useful great!
Hi, "3 and half" or "2 and half" would be less confusing than "3 point 5" or "2 point 5" ; the "5" is already a number for bevel
Thanks mate a lot, you've made it so easy
very useful and nice thanks a lot
Thank you very helpful
Good tennis info, thanks!
Thanks, but what about volleys? Also, Western grips are commonplace these days...
Is it good enough for beginner ?Wilson Match Point L3 Tennis Racket.
$20 in Wallmart
what is the difference between 150 and 20 dol. raquet?
Danke! Habe gerade gesehen dass ihr aus Deutschland seid! ;)