Lesson 4 of 25· Block 01 · Grip

Backhand grip: don't squeeze

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The main points in 30 seconds

A squeezed racket doesn't work: a loose grip, two leading fingers and a racket head that goes forward.

  • Don't squeeze: the racket rests in the hand and is gripped only just before contact. A tight grip brings in the shoulder.
  • Thumb and index finger lead the racket; the other three fingers only hold it.
  • Don't bend the wrist forward: it only returns as far as it went back.
  • After the take-back the racket stays behind, the body turns to the shuttle, and the racket goes forward by its own weight.
  • Press the thumb into the handle only for a straight backhand drive; hit the backhand clear with a loose hand.

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