thumb position
Strokes
Rahul Ramesh Asked 14 years ago
hi jeff,
what should be the position of the thumb on the rubber or on the handle
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Rahul,
Put your thumb where it feels comfortable. I find it is comfortable just resting on the bottom of the rubber. Just make sure it doesn't go up too high on the rubber because that will tighten your wrist and make it more difficult to generate speed and spin.
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andrew brand Posted 14 years ago
Hi Rahul,
A little movement is OK. As long as it doesn't mean big changes in your grip during the rally.
Albert Lo Posted 14 years ago
Hi Alois,
I would like to know while resting your thumb at the bottom of the rubber, does it rest adjacent to the middle finger or there is a gap between the 2 fingers?
Albert
Hi Albert,
You can have it touching the middle finger or have a gap. Whichever is more comfortable for you. I prefer to have a gap but that is just my preference.