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GRIPS
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1. Semi-Western
- Used for Forehand
- It is important that we teach our students this grip from day one
- Must be careful that the knuckle doesn't move too low, closing the racket face
2. Continental
- Used for Serve, Slice Backhand, Slice Forehand, Forehand Volley, Backhand Volley, Two Hand Backhand (right hand), and Overhead
- This is the most commonly used grip in tennis
- It is essential to teach this grip to our youngest players
3. Two Hand Backhand
- Right hand is in Continental grip
- Left hand is in Semi-Western grip
- Used for Two Hand Backhand
- Left hand controls shape of the swing
- Easiest version of the backhand to learn for young students
4. Eastern Backhand
- Used for One Hand Backhand
- We do not teach this to our younger players
- We should only teach this to our more advanced players, if they want to experiment with a new backhand
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