Two hand backhand grip, eastern+continental?

[HLM2]

Does anyone use an eastern forehand grip for the dominant hand (bottom of the racquet), and a continental grip ontop? I use this grip because i hit an eastern grip forehand, so when i go to backhand, I just have to put the second hand on, I dont need to change the primary hand. Is there a fault to this grip combo?

 

[chrisak47]

Does anyone use an eastern forehand grip for the dominant hand (bottom of the racquet), and a continental grip ontop? I use this grip because i hit an eastern grip forehand, so when i go to backhand, I just have to put the second hand on, I dont need to change the primary hand. Is there a fault to this grip combo?

Thats awkward. I always thought eastern forehand was between continental and semi-western. For your backhand, if you are using eastern, it should be turned the other way.

Eastern forehand grip and eastern backhand grips are different...They aren't the same; you should be switching.

As for continential for the other hand, it is fine I guess. I actually prefer semi-western mainly because it closes the racquet easier for me. This usually results in more topspin production.

 

[HLM2]

Yea i know about eastern backhand, i just never used it. It seems ackward to place your hand like that. My eastern forehand is between continental and sw, and i just leave it on for all groundstrokes.

 

[chrisak47]

Yea i know about eastern backhand, i just never used it. It seems ackward to place your hand like that. My eastern forehand is between continental and sw, and i just leave it on for all groundstrokes.

@_@, Doesn't it feel awkward with your wrist like that? I really recommend using eastern backhand or continential grips for that backhand side. But I guess whatever works. I think it would feel really awkward when hitting low balls or really high balls. Not only that I think it is hard to follow through properly.

Switching to eastern backhand or contiential grips will help teach you to learn how to prepare faster.

 

[HLM2]

Whats an easy way to find eastern backhand?

 

[Squall Leonheart]

Whats an easy way to find eastern backhand?

An Eastern backhand is very similar to the Western grip, only you hit the ball with the other side of the racquet.

I also use an Eastern forehand grip on my non-dominant hand for my 2HBH, but I also have my dominant hand in an Eastern forehand grip. Like you, I use an Eastern forehand, so I find it very easy to use the same grip on my 2HBH. Sometimes I can have trouble with high shots, but I try to time them so I can take them on the rise. Also, you usually have to close up your stance, which takes a little bit more time than, for example, a SW grip on the non-dominant hand.

EDIT
Sorry, I misread your original post. So, a lot of my post is not useful for this situation. Again, sorry about that.