How to Hold A Tennis Racket

This is a brief instruction about how to properly hold a tennis racket.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A tennis racket

1. Place the tennis racket on the ground of floor.

2. Bend down and pick up the racket. This is how you should begin to hit forehands.

3. Slightly rotate your hand toward the top of the racket. This is how you should hit backhands and hit balls at the net.

Tips & Warnings

• The first grip is the most common. Be sure to rotate your hand for backhands and net play - it'll give you more power and control.
• Don't rotate your hand too far for backhands and net play.