IF a two handed backhand for a righty, is a left handed Forehand and most of the power comes from their left hand, then why MUST the lower hand be in a CONTINENTAL grip. Apart from being able to hit a slice, occasionaly with one hand what else does it help being in continental. So if you do not hit a slice then CAN the lower hand be in an eastern forehand grip ???
If 2HandedBackhand is a left handed Forehand for a righty, why CONTINENTAL lower Hand
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SystemicAnomaly
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Altho' a conti grip is often employed for the lower (dominant) hand on a 2-hander, it not so for all players. Some players, Jimmy Conners for one, used 2 FH grips (both Eastern, I think). Conner did hit his BH very flat. An EFh grip on the lower hand might restrict the ability of the upper hand to generate a lot of topspin.
It may be feasible to use an Eastern BH grip for the lower hand, but this might force you to take the ball earlier -- (speculation on my part). The conti grip probably enable the player to hit a compact stroke, yet will still allow the upper hand to generate a generous amount of topspin.
If the 2-handed player is in the habit of using a conti grip on the lower hand, then it becomes a simple matter to let go with the upper hand to perform a 1-handed slice BH shot.
It may be feasible to use an Eastern BH grip for the lower hand, but this might force you to take the ball earlier -- (speculation on my part). The conti grip probably enable the player to hit a compact stroke, yet will still allow the upper hand to generate a generous amount of topspin.
If the 2-handed player is in the habit of using a conti grip on the lower hand, then it becomes a simple matter to let go with the upper hand to perform a 1-handed slice BH shot.
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
^ Yes, didn't you read what I said about JC above? Flatter BHs?
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
Solat
Professional
Millenium,
there are 3 common grips for the 2 hander
dominant hand / non dominant hand
conti / EFH : most common, easy to execute all variety of stroke, encourages early contact point. Should be hit with straight arms or slightly bent non- dominant arm
EBH / SWFH : more typical of clay courters looking for heavy spin, requires early contact and extended arms.
EFH / EFH : more common to ladies, usually those who learned as young girls with oversize (too heavy) racquets. Usually flatter stroke hit with later contact and little extension (as method to keep weight close to body). Usually hit with both arms bent (sometimes called "tree-hugger" style)
to answer your question, the grip position of the bottom hand in EFH will restrict the ability of the top hand to roll the racquet over the ball, therefore restricting the ability to get as much spin
you seem determined to want to hit with that grip, but why not use conti? do you just not want to change grips? Conti should be the most important grip you own so there is no point avoiding it.
there are 3 common grips for the 2 hander
dominant hand / non dominant hand
conti / EFH : most common, easy to execute all variety of stroke, encourages early contact point. Should be hit with straight arms or slightly bent non- dominant arm
EBH / SWFH : more typical of clay courters looking for heavy spin, requires early contact and extended arms.
EFH / EFH : more common to ladies, usually those who learned as young girls with oversize (too heavy) racquets. Usually flatter stroke hit with later contact and little extension (as method to keep weight close to body). Usually hit with both arms bent (sometimes called "tree-hugger" style)
to answer your question, the grip position of the bottom hand in EFH will restrict the ability of the top hand to roll the racquet over the ball, therefore restricting the ability to get as much spin
you seem determined to want to hit with that grip, but why not use conti? do you just not want to change grips? Conti should be the most important grip you own so there is no point avoiding it.
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
Excellent answer, Solat.
Try this - put your hands together with both palms up and see how much your motion is limited.
Now turn your forehand-side hand so that it is palm down. You should see much more range of motion in the wrist.
It's not that you should be wristy in the stroke, but you would like to be able to drop the racquet head during the takeback and swing low to high to produce top spin.
Now turn your forehand-side hand so that it is palm down. You should see much more range of motion in the wrist.
It's not that you should be wristy in the stroke, but you would like to be able to drop the racquet head during the takeback and swing low to high to produce top spin.
soyizgood
G.O.A.T.
There are quite a few grip combinations for the 2HBH. For example, Jankovic doesn't even change her forehand grip when she hits the backhand, so she has a dominant/weak hand combo of SW/E.
Generally, it's easier to elevate the racquet upon contact by placing the dominant hand in continental grip. That said, you can generate topspin placing the dominant hand in eastern or eastern backhand. But if you're stretched out wide or approaching the net, having the right hand in continental makes it easier to adjust to the unexpected.
Generally, it's easier to elevate the racquet upon contact by placing the dominant hand in continental grip. That said, you can generate topspin placing the dominant hand in eastern or eastern backhand. But if you're stretched out wide or approaching the net, having the right hand in continental makes it easier to adjust to the unexpected.
