Eastern or semi-western forehand grip for backhand underspin?

diehard6.0 · 06-15-2007, 09:58 PM

My regular partner has really really wicked backhand drop shots. His backhand underspin shots barely come over the net and stay very low with almost no bouncing. One time, the ball he hit returned to his court, even though I did not touch it. I asked him how he can hit such a dropshot and he explained that he is using the semi-western forehand grip for his backhand dropshots. Is it normal to use such a grip, or is it his invention?

kingdaddy41788 · 06-15-2007, 10:00 PM

I hit pretty wicked backhand drop shots with an eastern fh grip... or at least I used to...

krz · 06-15-2007, 10:00 PM

usually eastern/continental is used.

06-15-2007, 09:58 PM	#1
diehard6.0 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 185	Eastern or semi-western forehand grip for backhand underspin? My regular partner has really really wicked backhand drop shots. His backhand underspin shots barely come over the net and stay very low with almost no bouncing. One time, the ball he hit returned to his court, even though I did not touch it. I asked him how he can hit such a dropshot and he explained that he is using the semi-western forehand grip for his backhand dropshots. Is it normal to use such a grip, or is it his invention? __________________ Dunlop Aerogel 100 / Volkl Tour 10 VE MP

06-15-2007, 10:00 PM	#2
kingdaddy41788 Professional Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,397	I hit pretty wicked backhand drop shots with an eastern fh grip... or at least I used to... __________________ Head Microgel Prestige MP - Kirschbaum Pro Line II 17/Pacific Tough Gut 16L @ 62 Tourna Tac w/ Head Leather Grip Underneath Last edited by kingdaddy41788 : 06-15-2007 at 10:05 PM. Reason: added "backhand"

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