How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Semi-Western Grip

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This grip has gained in popularity in the last decade because many players want something in between a full Western and full Eastern grip.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Study the racquet handle. It is eight-sided: four sides are flat; four sides are beveled.
Step 2

Place the racquet in your hand in the Continental grip (see Related eHows).
Step 3

Move your hand to the right from this grip, with the base knuckle of your index pointer finger on the bottom right bevel of the racquet.
Step 4

Use only on a forehand. In fact, Semi-Western grip is recommended by some schools as the number one forehand grip.
Step 5

Hit shots with a quick, upward motion when using this grip.
Step 6

Keep your fingers together, just as you would on the Western or Eastern grip.

Tips & Warnings

Use this grip no matter what your playing level. It is the preference of clay court baseline players.
Be aware that when using this grip, it is more difficult to make the move to another grip for a backhand or a volley.

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