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sinned
05-07-2007, 09:56 PM
I'm a 1HBH with but always have my extreme eastern grip in my ready position.
For those that use a neutral grip, any advantages?
sinned
05-07-2007, 10:06 PM
sorry about the double post. It was my first poll.
Solat
05-07-2007, 10:22 PM
im a bit different, i just hold the grip of the last stroke i played
Virginia
05-07-2007, 10:28 PM
Backhand grip - it's quicker to switch from that to the forehand grip, than the other way round.
thejackal
05-07-2007, 10:46 PM
i use forehand grip. mostly i chip my bh returns on first serve returns.
Narcissist
05-08-2007, 03:51 AM
Left hand in backhand grip, right hand in forehand grip.
For a forehand I can just take LH off
For a backhand the left hand already in position and holding the raquet which makes changing grip easy. I often start the take back with my my RH still changing grip - my 2hbh is quite left hand dominant.
Koaske
05-08-2007, 07:13 AM
It depends. For example, if I know my opponent is going to hit it to my backhand with his backhand, I'll wait with a backhand grip.
Loco4Tennis
08-20-2008, 11:55 AM
i like the continental grip as my default grip to go to while i wait for the shot
my backhand grip is more severe than the forhand, finding them from the continental possition is very easy from there,
i do hold the racquet with 2 hands while waiting, which then helps me adjust right before choosing the side
RakettoKozou
08-20-2008, 09:06 PM
I always go forehand grip and stand a tiny bit to the left (I'm a righty). That way, the area my opponent can hit to my backhand is smaller so my forehand would be more used.
monomakh
08-22-2008, 01:15 PM
Left hand in backhand grip, right hand in forehand grip.
For a forehand I can just take LH off
For a backhand the left hand already in position and holding the raquet which makes changing grip easy. I often start the take back with my my RH still changing grip - my 2hbh is quite left hand dominant.
Ditto. Dual SW for me.
S H O W S T O P P E R !
08-22-2008, 01:38 PM
I stick to the semi-western for all groundstrokes and I use continental for serves and vollies.
sawedust
08-22-2008, 04:55 PM
As Narcissist and monomakh have already mentioned, I too have my right hand in a forehand grip, left hand in a backhand grip (two-handed backhand).
I find it easier to just let my left hand go for a forehand shot, and just rotate my right hand a slight bit to hit the two-handed backhand. Helps a lot if I'm on the run.
SystemicAnomaly
08-22-2008, 09:47 PM
I stick to the semi-western for all groundstrokes and I use continental for serves and vollies.
You use a SW for your BH g'strokes???
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