Technique of Holding the Racket (Grip) Perfectly

One of the major keys to play tennis well is the technique of holding the racket (grip) perfectly. There is various ways hold the racket, including the one-handed backhand / forehand and two handed backhand / forehand.

Hold the racket with one hand seems simple but if not done correctly, the results did not blow up. The trick is to place your palms at the end of the racket handle. And thumb in a diagonal position towards the bottom, opposite the rear grip. It would be better if the inside of your thumb, just touch the flat surface of the racket handle.

Hold the racket with two hands. This grip is more difficult than the one-handed grip. The easiest way to do one-handed grip is to hold the racket with a handshake style as comfortable as possible. In order to maximize the results, left hand holding the racket with a forehand grip technique, whereas the position of your left hand above his right hand to push the punch. But it’s depends on the habit.

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CHOOSING A RACQUET

With practice your tennis will rapidly improve, so buy good-quality racquet that will work for you long-term. There are a bewildering number of different types of racquet available, with a wide range of prices. You should be looking for a racquet that improve your game and make it more fun to play.

• Racquet heads come in various sizes. If you hard hitter, choose a mid-sized racquet. For extra power, choose an over-sized racquet. These have a larger sweet spot (the area of maximum spring when the ball contacs the strings) and supply power even on off-centre shots.
• Check your grip size by holding the handle. The grip is correct if there is a finger-width gap between your fingertips and your palm.
• An extra-long racquet gives additional reach and power. Players using a one-handed backhand should choose a standard length.
• Tennis Racquet are available in a range of weights. It is usually best to go for a mid-weight-too heavy and the racquet will be hard to manoeuvre , too light and it will be unstable.

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