Last updated 7 years ago
Hi Eric,
You can use both the variations of the shakehand grip that you describe. It really is best to go with what you feel most comfortable with. As long as you have the basics of the grip then you will be able to develop your strokes correctly using the shakehand grip.
Generally if you slide your thumb down the racket a little, this grip is used by more offensive players and if you place the thumb a bit higher it is often used by more control type players.
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Oliver Posted 12 years ago
ive seen jorgen persson hold it this way
Arnaud N Posted 10 years ago
Is it OK to curl the tip of the index finger around the edge of the bat, or is it better to leave it straight hanging off the bat?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hi Arnaud,
Either way is OK. If you have a long finger you may need to secure it around the bat.
martinand bernard Posted 8 years ago
today I 'd held my bat with only the thumb and the index finger , the others fingers don't wrap the bat it was very good, too much zen and relax, top spin very easy, I think we have to be very relax on the bat and a very limp hand , is it right?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
Yes Martinand. The fingers are very gently wrapped around the handle. If you grip it hard, it will lead to tension all the way up your arm.
kathy mckelvey Posted 7 years ago
Thank's for your advise regarding the relaxed grip!!
martinand bernard Posted 7 years ago
I' fing an other position, between 2 hits I open my fingers and to hit I put my fingers on the handle and my grip is always relax
martinand bernard Posted 7 years ago
I' finded, sorry
martinand bernard Posted 7 years ago
I found ( oh my poor english )