Tennis Grips Explained | How to Find Each Tennis Grip | Pros and Cons to Each
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ธ.ค. 2024
- If you’ve ever wondered what Tennis grip you should be using for forehands and one handed backhands you’re going to love this video.
In this video, I walk you through all of the grips for your forehand and one handed backhand, how to find each tennis grip once and for all… and what their strengths and weaknesses are… all so YOU can decide which one is best for you.
Years ago, as a “hacking”, beginning tennis player I just grabbed the racket and started swinging away at the ball with no real rhyme or reason.
I did ok, even won our league doubles championships with my friend John… but at the end of our season, coach Dan (think Rick Moranis with a handle bar mustache) told me…
“Ramon… now we can finally fix your grips. It’s a miracle you ever hit the ball the way you’re holding that racket.”
That summer coach Dan got me in the grips that I’ve been in for the past 15 years… and it was the single biggest transformation I’ve ever made… because it allowed all of the technical ninja secrets that I learned later to function properly.
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What is that tool called at 1:44? Thanks.
Clearest video explanation of the grips on TH-cam
Thanks Skywalker... the force is strong!
I'm using the western grip and I'm so proud
Full western or semi western, I use semi western
@@OfficerDonut0 I switch to hybrid now lol
Nice. I love the eastern forehand!
This is the best tennis grip video I've seen. Thank you.
You're welcome Sana! Thanks for the kind words :)
Ramon Osa can you do a video on how to grip to prevent tennis elbow?
Sure Sana! I'll add it to the list :)
Agree
I had great confusion about the grips, but this video solved it. Thanks 👍👍
I use a semi western grip, and I use a continental grip for serving. Aaron krickstein used a western grip, and he was fun to watch. Great job on the video my friend.
Beautiful job. Thank you for making such a straight forward, concise and clear instruction video.
Super Kudos Ramon, NO ONE ever tackles this.
Thanks Caldwell!
I wish you continued success in the field of tennis and youtube thank you
Ramon awesome finally a quick straightforward explanation I’m struggling with backhand grips can you do one pls👍
Hey Multi DesignGuy... what kind of backhand do you have?
Modelled exactly on Ivan Lendl one handed....now I see while it suited a hard ass like ivan Lendl it doesn’t utilise the non dominant arm enough...I will say though the Stan and roger style which i can technically copy it is a more sophisticated styleof hitting the ball , you need to consciously relax until you make impact which takes some mental discipline, Ivan was like a coiled spring (tough)..but it did help you with bio feedback as your dominant arm was tensed and ready (which can be fatiguing) ...
Well explained.Many thanks
You are welcome, Peter!
Very clean explanation, Helped a lot!
Glad to hear, Janek!
My 2nd favourite grip instruction video. Thanks
@Tione Bright Maybe this was my first favourite.
Excellent, straight to the point. God bless you.
Thanks Earl! Same to you
Cool, when I was taught tennis 30 years ago they taught us to use semi western grip. I ended up using something between eastern and semi western. Though nowadays it seems to me that the continental grip is the best for amateurs as it seems to me like a grip that is rock solid and less prone to making mistakes but even pros like McEnroe and Connors seemed to use it and they were very successful with it till 90s. I really wonder if someone could get to the top 10 with continental grip nowadays. If we ever see a pro using it again.
Great video as always Mr.Osa
Alan Phuong thanks!
amazing explanation ever , congrats keep going.
Actually, a really great video. A few nitpicks here and there, but overall one of the better tennis videos I've seen about grips!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice and simple. Very clear and to the point. Thanks.
Thank you very much
Thanks for the great explanation:) Starting to get ready to play tennis when lockdown is over and it is great to get some theory and practice while waiting:)
Awesome Glaciens! Glad this helped you
Thank you so much @Ramon Osa so much love im from philippines
My pleasure, Jim! Salamat po
Good showing the V of thumb and the index finger to the top bevel of the grip.
Thanks Patrick!
Ramoncello...great tutorial as always. Need to work on the Eastern Grip, is difficult to change it from my Continental Grip, is too well printed on my muscle memory...saludos compadre....
Erny, gracias. There's no rule that says you have to be in an eastern grip! I know plenty of great players that use a continental for EVERYTHING... I'd say if it's already in your muscle memory, and you can do what you want with the shots... leave it alone!
Excellent video, really well explained and super clear, thank you!
Glad you liked it P McNic :)
Thanks, do these grips apply to Pickleball too?
Yes!!
I've been using continental but I'm struggling on higher balls, I'm thinking of switching back to eastern.
Take the ball on the rise
If you do not like gripping so low or find pain in gripping so low, you can go higher up then what we see in video.
I use a more western wrist on an eastern or grip somehow, I hit fine and can do the open wrist when I need to in grip style. I, however, never have finger out like people say is the "only grip" as I lose touch as I have less feeling with my hand so open because mine is so small being a Kids XL/XXL, Women's small or Men's/Unisex XS in gloves. I also have a unique grip where I am open on back side with thumb straight on racquet parallel to the handle on a size down from my normal 4 &1/4 inch to a 4 inch handle/grip. This second grip allows me to use a different grip when I my hands/fingers are tired/sore.
Great share Casey!
2. Continental
3. Eastern Forehand
4. Semi Western
5. crazy Western Forehand
1. Eastern Backhand/ Motorcycle Grip
Great video
Thanks!
Bravo!!!
My high school tennis coach uses the Eastern forehand grip and I copied the grip. It just fells natural to me to grip the racket in the Eastern grip
Super sir
Can you please tell me what the piece of equipment for holding the practice ball is called and who the supplier is.
Many thanks.
Hi Gary! Yes... it's called The Eye Coach. You can get one here: www.theeyecoach.com (Use promo code: RUSA and you'll save some money ;)
I started learning tennis around 8 months ago and am at 38 years old lady 😊 I learned eastern grip, but am experiencing problems shooting the ball over the baseline all the time or even to the fence. When I get a short ball, can’t turn them in to the court and usually hitting them out of the baseline. Some of my shots are pretty solid, but not consistent. Thinking of switching to sw. What do u recommend? Can I adjust quickly and do u think it would help my consistency? Would like hear ur opinion also about the height of the players 😃 do u think taller people can play better tennis or have better serves? Especially women? Am 1.58 and have the feeling height helps with the speed of the serve or is it reall more the technique? Best regards from Germany
Mia... I'd love to see some video of these backhands! Feel free to send to ramon@ramonosatennis.com
hi! i’m just watching this because I have online school and need to study, haha
Hope you enjoyed it!
What is that tool called at 1:44??
Robert The Eye Coach: www.theeyecoach.com (Use promo code "RUSA") to get a discount... I will be featuring it in more videos goign forward.
Lucky to have the grip like federer 😇
Fery Good
An example using the left hand with the racket.
Which does Novak use?
Hey cn7abc, Semi Western (Some say leaning towards western)... I see Semi-Western forehand.
You're right! Like the saying goes: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I may be spending a couple of weeks in Santa Monica in September, maybe we can get together to hit some balls...what do you think?
I agree! Definitely let me know when you're in town Erny... hopefully we can get on the court together
guy is a dork but you explained it super good you get a W for this one
And Julie, it takes one to know one ;) Thanks for watching!
Shit the Western forehand killed my wrist