Position of thumb on the grip
Strokes
singaraju avancha Asked 9 years ago
I have seen top players keeping their thumb perpendicular to the handle below the rubber emblems and in 45 degrees angle on the rubber slightly open some times. The same player uses two different positions for forehand. For example ma long and even zhang zike. On what type of forehand strokes do we need to change the thumb position. Please explain.
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Singaraju v S avancha
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Singaraju,
The position of the thumb can vary slightly depending on the type of shot. I think that the thumb can move for the backhand in particular but there isn't a real need to change it between different forehand strokes.
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singaraju avancha Posted 9 years ago
Thank you alois
While observing the top Chinese players in special I found them locking the thumb along with other three fingers for some forehand shots and opening it slightly away for some forehand shots. I will be specific on my question once I try both for some sessions and have an experience.
Thanks for the clarification and you have been great with your answers and clarifications.
Singaraju