Grips and how they determine swing paths, contact points and follow through

[ac10splyr]

Curious on people's thoughts. Many people teach one swing maybe not knowing grips determine many things...Loops/backswings can look drastically different depending on grips...

[NLBwell]

First, a player must understand how optimal contact point is determined by grip. Continental - lower and farther back, Western - higher and farther forward (true on both FH and BH). Swing path is determined in part by contact point - it must meet the ball - some flexibility in swingpath in getting to the contact point.

[ac10splyr]

Originally Posted by NLBwell

First, a player must understand how optimal contact point is determined by grip. Continental - lower and farther back, Western - higher and farther forward (true on both FH and BH). Swing path is determined in part by contact point - it must meet the ball - some flexibility in swingpath in getting to the contact point.

Do grips not determine an ideal contact point...?

[ac10splyr]

Originally Posted by ac10splyr

Do grips not determine an ideal contact point...?

And do grips determine the follow through...

[ac10splyr]

Originally Posted by ac10splyr

And do grips determine the follow through...

What are your thoughts of backhand grips, contact point with straight non dominant hand or not and follow through

[sureshs]

Post in the tips section. Many experts and coaches there.

[JW10S]

Yes, different grips do influence the swing path and optimum point of contact--both of which will then influence the follow-through.

[Chemist]

Originally Posted by JW10S

Yes, different grips do influence the swing path and optimum point of contact--both of which will then influence the follow-through.

Absolutely! Just add one point - for grounders, when the racket hit a ball, it should be vertical to the court. Top spin is generated and controlled by low to high swing.