Does the grip affect my gameplay
Strokes
George Brown Asked 10 years ago
I was wondering for general knowledge does using a certain grip enhance your play? Or can you be just as good with any grip?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi George,
Take a look at the lesson on Get a Grip for our thoughts on this.
As you will see there are a couple of options.
Getting your grip right is a really big part of development.
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martinand bernard Posted 10 years ago
is it possible to post photos of different grip?
Hi Martinand,
If you look at our lesson on the grip I think it will show you the best options. Do you want to see something different with the grip? Just let me know.
martinand bernard Posted 10 years ago
yes forehand grip, backhand grip, neutral grip, the small differences, thanks.
Martinand we will talk about this tomorrow in the Ask the Coach Show #192. https://plus.google.com/events/c4jk9hagm0p67kn7prrjdikp22k
martinand bernard Posted 10 years ago
ok thanks