Yeah but the overwhelming majority of people just play casually and simply getting the ball back over the net with depth 5 times will win you the majority of your points
I heard that Edberg also used one grip - though I have not researched this enough. Recently I decided to start using the continental grip selectively - I have used a grip between Eastern FH and SW but I want to flatten out shots - I want more pace and a lower bounce. As you said, a Cont. grip is made for attacking tennis! the most exciting kind of tennis, in my book.
I think there are Japanese schools that teach to play every shot with the eastern grip. I actually hit most of my shots with an Eastern-ish grip. My forehand is semi-western.
The question is, why only play with one grip? I mean you have heaps of time when playing groundstrokes to change the grip. Hell Vic Braden even suggested changing grips on the volley.
I don't think there is any advantage for anyone who's already on eastern or semi-western forehand/backhand to try to switch back to continental. There are reasons why McEnroe and Edberg were pretty much the only two who had successes with the grip in the open era. And they both are history.
There is no way to use the modern forehand with the continental grip. So you can't play or compete at an advanced level with it. Rec level is fine. So it depends on your ambition. I wouldn't use it.
@@drtopspintennis Had McEnroe adopted his coach's suggestion and switched to eastern forehand, there is no telling if he could have ended up with a better career. But if you told a junior Iga or Sinner to switch to a continental forehand and backhand, you would have definitely ruined their career.
The best video for anyone who has that grip and doesn't know yet how to use it effectively, struggling with useless worries.
wouldnt work for the modern game at the higher levels (probably 4.0 and below?)
Yeah but the overwhelming majority of people just play casually and simply getting the ball back over the net with depth 5 times will win you the majority of your points
I heard that Edberg also used one grip - though I have not researched this enough. Recently I decided to start using the continental grip selectively - I have used a grip between Eastern FH and SW but I want to flatten out shots - I want more pace and a lower bounce. As you said, a Cont. grip is made for attacking tennis! the most exciting kind of tennis, in my book.
Edberg actually uses the eastern backhand grip on all of his serves.
I think there are Japanese schools that teach to play every shot with the eastern grip. I actually hit most of my shots with an Eastern-ish grip. My forehand is semi-western.
The question is, why only play with one grip? I mean you have heaps of time when playing groundstrokes to change the grip. Hell Vic Braden even suggested changing grips on the volley.
I don't think there is any advantage for anyone who's already on eastern or semi-western forehand/backhand to try to switch back to continental. There are reasons why McEnroe and Edberg were pretty much the only two who had successes with the grip in the open era. And they both are history.
Dude you must be joking, this is not ancient tennis anymore. Pushing the tennis ball was boring, let it RIP.
There is no way to use the modern forehand with the continental grip. So you can't play or compete at an advanced level with it. Rec level is fine. So it depends on your ambition. I wouldn't use it.
That is almost exactly what McEnroe's early coach told him. It's not for everyone, but I have seen it work at a high level for some.
@@drtopspintennis Had McEnroe adopted his coach's suggestion and switched to eastern forehand, there is no telling if he could have ended up with a better career. But if you told a junior Iga or Sinner to switch to a continental forehand and backhand, you would have definitely ruined their career.