BH slice grip

[eaglesburg]

does anyone slice with eastern backhand grip? Do any pros do that? Did nalbandian switch his right hand grip when he sliced his backhand?

Thanks!

 

[onehandbh]

Do any pros do that?

The pros do not, but the cons do.

 

[LeeD]

The reason no ebh slices is that it needs an early contact point, which you can use a topspin shot to hit.
When pros slice, it's defensive, so the ball is coming harder or deeper than comforatable, thus the conti grip slice with a SLIGHT twist towards eFOREhand, for a latter contact point, more defensive.

 

[jga111]

Pros slice with continental give or take a few degrees.

 

[Lance L]

I like to practice my slice backhand using my topspin backhand grip because sometimes you are stuck there and I dont want it to be totally unfamiliar. That said, continental gives a smoother stroke, a more comfortable swing.

 

[LeeD]

Of course, it's important to be able to slice with your topspin grip.
But think, WHEN do you use slice? Usually when pressed wide on a full speed run, so you need to be able to take the ball late, or behind you, like the pros. That is the basis for conti with a slight twist towards eForehand.
If you can take a ball with your normal forward contact point, why bother to slice? Especially a slice that is fast with moderate spin? You slice to get heavy backspin, hopefully to cause a skidding ball, and with offspeed and skidded bounce.