Place the base of your index finger (see left) to the No.1 plane (also No.1 for the lefty) in the right figure.
As compared with the continental grip, the surface of the racquet becomes slightly closed, or faces slightly downward with this grip.
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Place the base of your index finger (see left) to the No.1 plane (also No.1 for the lefty) in the right figure. As compared with the continental grip, the surface of the racquet becomes slightly closed, or faces slightly downward with this grip. |
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The backhand Eastern grip is the one for the backhand strokes, as the name tells.
This grip allows you to put more topspin and more power on the ball than the Continental. Although the Continental is standard for the serve, the backhand Eastern grip can also be used for the kick serve. (Because the surface of the racquet becomes closed at the contact.) This grip can be applied for forehand low and angle volleys, too. You should keep the racquet head up for hitting a forehand angle volley, while you should keep the racquet head down (parallel to the ground) for hitting a forehand low volley down the line. |