Things You'll Need:
- Tennis racket
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Step 1
Think of tennis rackets as an extension of your arm. You'll hold your arm (and racket) differently for groundstrokes, volleys and serves. What's most important in a grip is whether it allows you to hit the ball where you want without causing injury.
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Step 2
Make certain the racket is the right size for you. Using grips either too small or too large make it difficult to use your racket and can contribute to problems with tennis elbow.
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Step 3
Shake hands with your racket to use the most common forehand grip, the Eastern grip. Aim your index finger up the racket, allowing the bottom of it to rest on the flat side of the handle. The Eastern grip gives you more power and stability with your racket.
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Step 4
Use the Continental grip when in the ready position because it allows you to quickly change to a forehand or backhand grip. The looser Continental grip keeps the racket close to your body, which makes it a good choice for the volley.
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Step 5
Place the palm of your hand against the flat area of the racket handle for the Western grip. Grip the racket with your fingers close together. This more advanced grip allows players to put a topspin on their shots.
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Step 6
Try a one-handed Backhand grip by placing the bottom knuckle of your index finger against the top bevel of the racket handle. Close your grip.
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Step 7
Consider using a two-handed Backhand grip for more power is a good tip from tennis experts.
