Before learning the rules of pickleball, players must first know how to hold the racket correctly. How to hold a pickleball racket greatly affects the effectiveness and comfort of the game.
In pickleball, the three most common grips are the "continental grip", the "eastern grip" and the "western grip". These grips all meet the needs of most players forehand, backhand and serve. New players should choose a grip they are comfortable with before practicing pickleball.
The 3 most common grips in pickleball.
Continental grip - The universal grip
The continental grip was the first tennis grip, later adopted in pickleball. This grip is used primarily for serves, volleys, smashes, forehands, and chops.
To hold the Continental, the player places his hand on the handle so that the joint between the thumb and index finger forms a "V" shape. The remaining fingers wrap around the handle. When the hand is held away from the body, the face of the racket should be perpendicular to the floor.
The continental grip is quite similar to holding a hammer.
The Continental grip is the most natural grip, as it is very similar to holding a hammer or a club. The open grip of the racket when holding the Continental is suitable for volleys or situations at the net that require quick reflexes.
The downside to this grip is that the player’s wrists don’t lock naturally. It’s more difficult to hit top spin. But overall, the continental grip is versatile, easy to learn, and suitable for many offensive and defensive options in pickleball.
Western grip - Specialized in defense
The western grip is quite similar to the eastern grip, with players holding the handle higher. The western grip is similar to holding a frying pan, flipping pancakes or frying rice. When the racket hand is brought away from the body, the racket face should be parallel to the ground.
Western grip.
If you place your hand close to the racket face, you will have a better feel for the ball and can control it easily when attacked. This way of holding the racket is suitable for players who play with their backhand and like to defend well.
Eastern grip - Specialized in forehand
To hold the eastern grip, the player places the thumb on the racket, but slightly lower than in the continental grip. The tip of the thumb falls in the space between the index and middle fingers. This grip allows the player to hold the racket more firmly, thereby locking the wrist naturally.
Eastern grip.
Locking the wrist allows the player to hit the ball harder, so the eastern grip is suitable for the forehand. When the opponent actively defends with close-to-net chops, the player can use the eastern grip to return the ball hard to increase the chance of winning the point.
Low and mid balls are the two best positions for an eastern grip player to hit the ball. This grip is not suitable when the ball is high.
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