Semi-Western Backhand Grip | BACKHAND GRIPS
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The semi-western backhand grip is for those looking to get added topspin to their one-handed backhand. In today's lesson learn how to find and properly hit the semi-western grip. 
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I use this grip for my forehand and backhand. I literally don't change grips for either stroke. The comment I get a lot from my friends is "you have so much spin!" And yes, I've noticed that the ball really has to be in front of me to hit it perfectly. That's why I am forced to run a lot when I opt for this grip, which is really great cardio for me. BTW, I started using this grip because Justine Henin used it :)
Henin was a favorite of mine to watch. Great one-handed backhand. Thanks for commenting Tress!
Awesome video! I always thought that I am the only one using that grip. My friends can't believe that I am using the same grip for both hands. Happy to see that I am not the only one :-)
There are a few, even some pros. Keep it up Rob!
Me too
Justine Henin used this grip to perfection!
You En Yep she's another great example
i use this grip and since i use a semi western forehand grip i don't even change grips between my forehand and backhand stroke. I feel i have more time to prepare for the shot and it gives tons of topspin and not to forget the return of serve is more aggressive since i have that extra bit of time, i suppose.
ditto....just the feeling of having wrist behind the backhand is good to me
@@abhishekbarot6716 But, even i made the switch to an Eastern grip because i'm able to dictate play having the same consistency beacause i'm able to flatten the ball when the situation demands. And, with the correct technique there's hardly any erratic unforced errors, as long as i get prepared nice and early.
Thanks for that tips
Good too see more tips
I'm glad I'm not crazy for using this grip. Or at least glad I am not the only one. I've tried the more traditional Eastern grip for my one handed backhand and I have so much trouble generating spin with it without dunking into the net. Obviously there is a benefit to the easier pace with Eastern, but overall I am way more consistent with a Semi Western. Plus I use the same grip for forehands so no need to think about switching on the return.
It's not as popular but definitely a viable grip and easier to generate spin. Thanks for watching Josh!
Thank you very much
i like your information and i will try this grip to produce an insane amount of topspin.....thank you.......
Best of luck Claudio!
Another advantage of using the SW backhand grip is that is easier to defend when your opponent attacks your 1hbh with big topspin and pace.
***** Agreed!
mal vec totally agreed.
02:05 THE SET UP before swing looks like:
-dominant elbow is straight
-non dominant hand supports racket's triangle
-racket head is high up, a bit vertical ... with the strings opened
If you’re serious about your skills and abilities, take a friendly advice and learn to hit using all four grips. I use a Continental grip when returning serve and switch to semi-western when I rally from the baseline. If I want less spin and a more penetrating shot, I switch back to Continental. For serving I use a Eastern Backhand Grip. You’ll have fun switching grips and you’ll be amazed at the shots you can generate.
Don't agree with all of this but I certainly appreciate the view and comment. Good topic for sure!
I’ve recently started to hit with the semi-western backhand grip. I too use a semi-western forehand grip so changing grip is eliminated.
You would still require a grip change, as they are different grips entirely. Great for generating topspin, if this is what you're needing on your backhands.
Daily Tennis Lesson The semi-western Grip works for both Backhand and Forehand. I tested it again today with great results. I generated so much spin and pace. It’s a devastating shot. My buddies like the topspin backhand more than my forehand...(LOL). My backhand looks like a cross between Gasquet and Kohlschreiber.... (LOL).
@@lordbyron3603 You're in good company!
Thank you for this video, u helped me alot sir XD
Jack Light Anderson You're welcome Jack!
I feel it too tricky on bevel 8, but between 1 and 8 is an absolute game changer if you need spin on your backhand.
Plus I don't need anymore to change my grip(I have a strong semi western grip on forehand), that's beautiful
I've been using semi-western backhand since I was 12, (I'll be 60 soon).
I stubbornly went through the no grip change (1H SW FH/BH) for about 35 years.
I always have trouble to handle half volley BH shot(I.e. lifting any low ball),so I decided to turn half a bevel (index knuckle on bet bevel 8 & 1, or 22 degree aiming upward , some called it extremely eastern BH), this open up the racket nicely to clear the net and still producing heavy topspin as like what SW BH can. In my observation, most top players are shifting from eastern BH to such extreme eastern eastern BH. (Correct me if otherwise)
Kuerten and Barasategui are the two players truly having SW BH in their career.
In Asia soft tennis world ( still commonly found in Japan,Korea,Taiwan and Hawaii), all players are taught to hit 1H SW BH from the beginning.
Clay court players tend to give a lot of ground anyway, they have more time to react and tend to have 1H SW BH than players grew up on fast court.
Good points Russel! I feel like the one-handed backhand is making a small little comeback thanks to players like Wawrinka, Dimitrov and of course Federer. As a side note I've played soft tennis too...quite a different ball to say the least!
Daily Tennis Lesson : Does playing soft tennis create any bad habit when whip fast on backhand shot using 1H SWBH? Or such playing experience help you to improve 1H SWBH? Love hear your insight:-) Hope this will help thousands of players ease their converting. Side note:I played soft tennis for 2 summers when I was 12 using 1H WBH (yes, no kidding full western) had a hard time converting, that's why I hope you help others to ease that painful process.
I'm not a big fan of the SW backhand grip since most of the players that I've seen using it have big issues handling lower bouncing balls (slices) and it makes it way harder to hit a flatter ball when needed (short and high approach shot). The half a bevel switch to extreme eastern (index knuckle on the edge between bevels 1 and 8) is probably the best and most versatile grip for a one handed backhand and it's the grip being used by Gasquet, Almagro, Henin and Guga. Just like the clean SW on the forehand side, the Extreme Eastern one hander grip gives you the best of both worlds. Please don't tell me that Jack Sock can hit a flat forehand with that extreme Western forehand of his :)))))
I realize I’m three years late on this but, at age 69, I’m new to tennis (playing for just two months now). I’ve looked at a ton of RUclips videos (in part, because I’m an American living in rural Japan and clear tennis instruction is hard to come by). Anyway, I think your channel is far superior to the others I’ve stumbled across, so I want to raise a question-since racket handles have the shape they have, the one bevel and the and five are actually the same-we just started counting from the direct opposite position (180 degrees); this is true for each bevel and its direct opposite position. With this in mind, wouldn’t a semi-western backhand grip and a semi-western forehand grip be the same grip? Please let me know if I missed something, or even if I just completely misunderstood. Thanks...
Sounds like you got it Walter. Maybe watch my grip videos in a mirror :)
Please show about more vedio power forehand using semi wester that's and advance
More videos on the way. I can't make them fast enough!
Thanks advance I can't wait too see it good luck
Hey Brady, quick question, how early should I be straightening my hitting arm in the takeback process. I just watched some footage of myself and noticed I bend in the elbow throughout except at contact and I'm wondering if that's part of my consistency problem?
Actually most players arms maintain a little bend throughout contact. Djokovic, Murray for example have significant bend at contact on their forehands. Federer and Nadal are straight at contact but in the minority. However, your arm should be its "straightest" right before contact, just before your wrist lag whips through.
@@DailyTennisLesson Thank you sir!
@Akbar I'm going to slightly disagree here, but to really drive down your consistent strike zone, you should minimize variables. For instance, locking your arm out (by flexing your tricep), will really help hone down where your strike zone is.
My advice would be to get a ball machine, and practice backhands by starting already with a quarter turn, holding your left arm behind your back, and allowing your right arm to start behind you with the racket tip pointing down. Then when the ball comes, just swing up and forward until you find that ideal contact point. I find it helped to step with my right foot at a 45 degree angle to where I think the ideal strike zone was going to be and then swing after that. It's super important that you start with the racket butt pointing up, then swing where you point the racket butt at the contact point, and then making contact with the ball at the same place that your hand is (just shifted to the right because the racket extends your hand to the left.
If you can't dial it in, hold your racket still at what your ideal contact point would be and just allow the ball to hit into your racket at that point. This ideally should be as far away from you as possible without straining your wrist. Once you have an idea of where this is, go back to the above and repeat. I guarantee you this will be the fastest way to find the ideal "swing path" as well as your ideal "contact point".
Hope it helps.
@@laykefindley6604 You made a good post. Want to add that the poster's original question was related to the *takeback* . "How early should I be straightening my hitting arm in the takeback process." If you could address that issue, that would be great.
AFAIK, there are pros that take back with a straight arm and pros that do not. But in general, *imo* , rec players would be best advised to take back with a straight (or near straight) arm to avoid the *very common problem* of having too much of a bend during forward swing and contact. Thoughts? 🤔
What grip does Wawrinka use for his backhand?
From afar it looks like he's in an eastern backhand grip. There can be hybrids between two grips which can vary from player to player as well.
I use semi wester grip specially my forehand no need to change in one hand backhand
Yes that is somewhat common, but usually with a full western grip on the forehand. Especially useful off the return of serve.
I am using a semi western forehand grip ,do I still need to switch or change grip while turning to backhand eventhough I'm using semi western forehand?
+Bendz vc Yes you will definitely need to switch out of a semi-western forehand grip when switching to your backhand.
No need to change grip if you have SW on FH/BH, but you will face a challenge to lift low ball from backhand side as the racket is facing downward and requires excellent technique to lift the ball.
Did Guga (Gustavo Kurerten) use this grip ?
Almost certain Guga was in a full-western.
In which bevel ?
I was also using SW for forehand and backhand but i am finding this 1BH grip to be a huge liability. (1)it is impossible to hit a decent shot with this grip if you are rushed and too close the ball (2) it is impossible to hit any amount of drive with this grip. Yes, it is wonderful for high looping shots that land deep but it is a one trick pony. Eastern allows you to hit flatter if desired but you also can hit the high looper by finishing high on the follow through
I agree, I prefer an eastern backhand grip as well. More control and power in my opinion.
I perfer the Eastern as well. But I might try throwing in the SW once in a while to mix it up with a heavy SW topspin.
i try this grip for my bh every so often can never get it to work.
Nothing wrong with eastern backhand grip Roland!
I dont know what to call my grip but I put base index knuckle between bevel 8 and 1. Benefited me greatly. Semi western grip had me hitting the net or giving short balls a lot.
Is this also not the Semi-Western Forehand grip?
No it's not. Different bevels on forehand side.
does wawrinka use this grip?
Not exactly. It's kind of a tweener: his index knuckle is on top (bevel 1), like an Eastern BH, but the butt of his palm is shifted back to around bevel 8.
No, not for the backhand. I think he uses a semi-eastern grip.
I use this grip for my two handed backhand and I’ve never had issues on that wing
Nice Rik--glad to hear!
Tsitsipas brought me here
Flashy young guy for sure. Looking forward to seeing which young players come out of this crop.
Tsitsipas is a very talented young Player. But he uses an Eastern Grip for his backhand!
Guga Kuerten
Unfortunately when you describe the grip based on the base index knuckle, it's going to be a different grip for each person depending on how big their hand is relative to the thickness of the handle. In other words some people's hands wrap further around the racquet. You should describe the grip based on the base thumb knuckle. People are endlessly confused about grips because of this issue. I see discussion forums where the consensus is that Connors hit a semiwestern forehand thanks to this mistake.
The base index knuckle is still the one you should be focusing on. Technically the heel of the hand is the second point you should focus on. These are the two indicators the USPTA recommends and tests on. Hand size is irrelevant.