Has anyone got a graphic showing the swing path differences of a western v eastern forehand grip?

[The Unknown]

For forehand grips. Preferably side on graphics?

I play with a pretty extreme Western grip and would like to learn to play with an Eastern grip. So far whenever I try I just can't seem to keep balls in the court. They fly way long, even over the fence.

It would be good to know exactly what swing path I should be aiming to achieve to keep the ball down using an Eastern grip.

Thanks

 

[Dragy]

Befor LeeD comes in saying you need to stay sideways, swing linear and flatter with contact point less in front, more McEnroyish style... Try pronounced ISR into the contact, with a feel of elbow rising as high as wrist by moment of max forward extention (before the "wrap" part of follow-through).

 

[heninfan99]

Eastern(hybrid) and SemiWestern...sorry don't have full western

 

[heninfan99]

...also know that good players have a variety of finishes depending on the shot they want to hit.

 

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

... Why the need for an Eastern? And like ^^ said, good players ave a variety of their main grip. Few people have a pure 100% Eastern/Western/Semi-Western grip all the time.

What's wrong with your Western?

 

[Lukhas]

You could just close your racquet face more. Or try a Semi-Western grip instead.

 

[LeeD]

Lots of player's hold western grip, and hit very flat shots.
Most player's with western grips hit heavy topspin shots, so a lot of low to high SPath.
Not very player is the same.
Your swingpath and grip is related to the kind of shots you want to hit.

 

[amorys90]

For forehand grips. Preferably side on graphics?

I play with a pretty extreme Western grip and would like to learn to play with an Eastern grip. So far whenever I try I just can't seem to keep balls in the court. They fly way long, even over the fence.

It would be good to know exactly what swing path I should be aiming to achieve to keep the ball down using an Eastern grip.

Thanks

I think it's a good idea to learn to how to hit with a more conservative grip. I used to have a western and now use an extreme eastern (eastern leaning towards semi a little) I believev the grip I use now is the most versatile as you can hit with both heavy topspin and through the ball at the same depending on the situation. It's also a lot easier on the wrist.

As for swing path, here is a simple breakdown of the federer forehand. The key is having a compact backswing, extending through the shot, and finishing around the body. The way I like to explain it is the "table top method". Have your racquet in ready position. Then, emulate Fed as he does a compact loop and sets the racquet so that the hitting face is parallel to the ground so that it is almost like a table. This is called "setting the table". From there, swing forward, rotating your body and allowing your wrist to lag at contact. Extend your arm and finish around your body.


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[LeeD]

For forehand grips. Preferably side on graphics?

I play with a pretty extreme Western grip and would like to learn to play with an Eastern grip. So far whenever I try I just can't seem to keep balls in the court. They fly way long, even over the fence.

It would be good to know exactly what swing path I should be aiming to achieve to keep the ball down using an Eastern grip.

Thanks

Instead of graphics and instruction, the old fashioned way to adapt is to hit some tennis balls. If the ball goes long, lower the net clearance. You cannot hit long by going one foot over the net.
Then, once you develop some swingpath consistency, add topspin and a higher net clearance for safety.