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Introduction to the Tennis Grips
This video introduces the tennis grips. Knowing how to find each grip is very important because a grip is the foundation for every shot in the game. read more…

Tennis Continental Grip
The continental tennis grip is the grip many professionals use to serve, volley, and hit overheads. It's probably the grip you want to use for these shots as well. This video explains how to find this tennis grip. read more…

Tennis Eastern Forehand Grip
The eastern tennis grip is the most conservative grip you can use to hit a forehand. The natural contact point for an eastern forehand grip is about waist high. The eastern grip makes it easy to hit the tennis ball flat, or "drive" the ball. This video also explains how to find the tennis eastern forehand grip. read more…

Tennis Semi-Western Forehand Grip
The semi-western grip is a very popular forehand grip. The natural contact point for the semi-western forehand grip is in between the waist and the shoulders. The grip allows players to both hit the tennis ball flat and with spin. This video explains how to find this tennis grip. read more…

Tennis Western Forehand Grip
The western grip is the most extreme grip you can use to hit a forehand. The natural contact point for a western forehand grip is about shoulder high. The grip makes it easy to hit the tennis ball with a lot of topspin. This video explains how to find this tennis grip. read more…

Tennis Extreme One-Handed Backhand Grip
This video explains and shows the extreme one-handed backhand grip that some pro tennis players, such as Justine Henin, use when hitting their one-handed backhands. The heel pad and index knuckle of your hitting hand rest on the eighth bevel of the tennis racket handle. read more…

Tennis One-Handed Backhand Grip
This video explains and shows the classic one-handed backhand grip that most tennis players use when hitting a one-handed backhand groundstroke. The heel pad and index knuckle of your hitting hand rest on the first bevel of the tennis racket handle. read more…

Tennis Two-Handed Backhand Grip
The two-handed backhand grip is distinct because you will have two hands on the tennis racket. This video explains how to find this tennis grip. read more…

Your Tennis Forehand Grip Affects Topspin
The grip you use to hit a tennis forehand will typically affect the amount of topspin you get. Conservative grips give you less topspin on the tennis ball, while more extreme grips give you more. This video explains why that is. read more…

Your Tennis Grip Affects Body Rotation
The grip you chose to hit your forehand with will normally influence the amount of upper body rotation you get. Conservative tennis grips result in less rotation on your forehand, while more extreme grips result in greater rotation. This video looks at the reasons behind this forehand phenomenon. read more…