Comments on: The Eastern Forehand Grip

By: Ryoma

Ryoma — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:26:00 +0000

how do you do this left-handed because I am.

By: david

david — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:16:00 +0000

If my index knuckle is on the third bevel but my heel pad is on the second one, does that qualify as an eastern grip? It seems more natural to me.

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By: Rarebird

Rarebird — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:21:00 +0000

Kenny–
Here’s an idea, albeit maybe a weird one: I use an Eastern forehand grip yet also manage to get a mega ton of topspin on the ball, but I change it up by throwing in suddenly much flatter, faster, lower-bouncing, and barely over-the-net balls by simply extending my index finger up the handle of the racquet. My stroke looks the same (resembles Rafa’s “helicopter” follow-through) but that little index finger allows me to completely change the type of shot my opponent gets. It also aids in controlling the ball direction when you need some extra help. I wouldn’t use it for every stroke because maybe it places a lot of stress on your finger/hand/wrist.