the most basic forehand grip in tennis. standard for serves and preferred for volleys. [1] X Research source difficult to use for working with topspin or backspin.
a classic, versatile grip good for squarely-placed swings or slices. basic, but still used by pros. not optimal for topspin either coming or going.
a grip that tilts your racket downward, forcing an upward swing and promoting topspin. the game-changing grip preferred by many pros. not a good grip for slicing or hitting low balls.
an extreme topspin creator. very bad for low balls, slicing, or square hits.
the most common backhand grip. a versatile, stable grip that can generate a little topspin or hit more directly. good for hitting low balls, not good for controlling high ones.
only used by stronger, more advanced players. good for controlling high balls and generating topspin. difficult for transitioning closer to the net and bad for hitting low balls.
is much more powerful than a one-handed backhand. makes it difficult to slice, volley, and reach out for wider shots.
