Thanks mucho. I Noticed that on my normal Eeastern FH grip I have index finger under the thumb on other side, is this OK ? @3.25 I see that everybody uses aka trigger grip where index extended and located above the thumb tip. First youtuber who can cover this dark side of the grip will be the genius. T
Thanks for video! I am a 5.0 player that has been playing for 30 years, but recently started tweaking my forehand and i wanted to know what you thought of a forehand grip between an eastern and semi western grip? I have had a SW grip but wanted more pop and and a little less topspin and have been experimenting with a grip somewhat between a sw and an eastern...do you feel this will be a sustainable grip, as far as being able to repeat it consistently?
Thanks much for the tips! The one thing I wasn't entirely sure about was your reference to bottom/ top hand for the 2-handed backhand and 2-handed backhand volley. Is the top hand the one closest to the racket face or is it relative to the hand closest to the pad of the grip? Thanks again, I'm a regular tennis follower that have tagged countless others on many of the tennis UA-cam videos.
What about when you hold the racket inside your palm. Meaning the end of the racket is at the end of the line and not sticking out near the wrist. Is that something to correct?
So, one thing that's not clear with me is "are we shifting grips for different strokes?" for ex: if I'm serving, I'm using continental, but upon releasing the ball, I switch over to Semi Eastern? Is this correct?
Using different grips for different shots. Serve with continental. Then hit forehands with your choice of eastern, semiwestern, western. Backhands are… one hander is eastern backhand… two hander is bottom hand continental and top hand eastern forehand. Volleys you can use continental (I don’t teach continental on volleys…I teach a grip change between the FH and BH volleys), and continental on overheads.
Another great demonstration. Should you place your hand on the handle so the end of the butt cap is is in the palm of the hand or should the palm of the hand be above the end of the butt cap?
Forehand volley grip - BEVEL 2 !! What’s this other stuff. No. I’ve seen too many wrist injuries and awkward hits when the players had E forehand grip for a Forehand volley and would not or could not change for a backhand when the balls were fired almost str8 at them. Ouch !
I really enjoy your videos. I learned to put the base knuckle of index finger on bevel 2 and hold the racket like a hammer or like shaking hand. By doing this, my heel pad is not on bevel 2. My line is not aligned with bevel 2. The lower end of the line is on the edge of bevel 1. Is my grip wrong? Could you please explain it?
Listen, I had the same problem. This guy in the video has overly simplified the grip, which has inhibited my growth for over an year. I learned grips from him. Here's what you need to know, so whichever grip you choose, like I use eastern grip for my forehand (federer's grip), try to put the base of your index knuckle on the correct bevel. That's it. Forget about the heel pad meeting the same bevel. Now try to swing the racquet this way. This will feel more natural than what he tells in the video.
Thanks, Ryan! One question: How HARD do you hold the racket? I mean, do you really squeeze it with your hand or do you let it somewhat loose? Does it change when you serve? Greetings from Brazil!!
I think it comes down to what is comfortable for you, but you should try to use as little strength as you can, meaning, grip it hard enough so that it won't shake around when the ball contacts the strings, but loose enough so that you're not getting tired from your hand/fingers. You don't generate power in a tennis shot from strength, you generate it from racquet speed, so anything you do, should be oriented at doing whatever you can for more racket head speed with as much economy of effort as possible. If something is hurting (wrist, elbow, fingers) check on what needs to be fixed, either technique or equipment (strings, too heavy racquet, etc). He mentions the continental grip is the right one for serves, and I'm here precisely because Ryan's videos have been the ones that have finally put my usually unreliable serve in a good spot. So you serve with the contintental grip, finish the service motion and go quickly into the ready position, so you can either use an appropriate forehand, backhand or volley grip. Saludos desde México!
Sir thank you soo soo much, I thought I'm not upgrading in tennis but when I used this grip, I can clearly see the difference! Thanks from India! ❤
Best demonstration of ever seen. Great job
Wow thanks. Appreciate the support.
The most useful tennis video! Thank you so much, bro!👏🏻
Best explanation. Thank you Ryan
Well explained! Very clear. Thank you so much!!!
Get Ahead in Tennis with Killer Volley Techniques. Great Video! Thanks for sharing this one.
Thanks for the easy to understand explanation :D
Unbelievable explanation
Thank you so much!!!
Fantastic video thank you!
Wow, thank you for this, such a clear and simple explanation.
Best explanation ever!
As clear an explanation as I've seen.
Thanks for sharing!!! What about the butt cap, would you reccomend the hand covers it completely? Thanks
Super helpful!!!
Happy to help Sabrina!!
Thank you
Great
Thank you
Very good explanation . Thanks.
so glad you liked the video Srirami!
Superb and simple video. Many thanks for posting it
Glad you liked it pink!
You are a great instructor. Thank you!
So glad you liked the video!
Thanks mucho. I Noticed that on my normal Eeastern FH grip I have index finger under the thumb on other side, is this OK ? @3.25 I see that everybody uses aka trigger grip where index extended and located above the thumb tip. First youtuber who can cover this dark side of the grip will be the genius. T
Another question I have about the grip is how high or low should our hand be on the racket
Thanks for video! I am a 5.0 player that has been playing for 30 years, but recently started tweaking my forehand and i wanted to know what you thought of a forehand grip between an eastern and semi western grip? I have had a SW grip but wanted more pop and and a little less topspin and have been experimenting with a grip somewhat between a sw and an eastern...do you feel this will be a sustainable grip, as far as being able to repeat it consistently?
I like your energy. Great video. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks much for the tips! The one thing I wasn't entirely sure about was your reference to bottom/ top hand for the 2-handed backhand and 2-handed backhand volley. Is the top hand the one closest to the racket face or is it relative to the hand closest to the pad of the grip?
Thanks again, I'm a regular tennis follower that have tagged countless others on many of the tennis UA-cam videos.
What about when you hold the racket inside your palm. Meaning the end of the racket is at the end of the line and not sticking out near the wrist. Is that something to correct?
I just learned this yday. Gap between index finger and middle finger. I always clawed it…
I switched to the semi western grio a few years ago which is great for top spin but its harder to hit a flat shot . Any suggestions ? Thanks
how to avoid shifting of grips during forehands. any tips. often heel pad position shifts and moves sidewards.
Hi Jaykumar, try choking up on the grip a tiny bit. That might help you. Keep me posted!
So, one thing that's not clear with me is "are we shifting grips for different strokes?" for ex: if I'm serving, I'm using continental, but upon releasing the ball, I switch over to Semi Eastern? Is this correct?
Using different grips for different shots. Serve with continental. Then hit forehands with your choice of eastern, semiwestern, western. Backhands are… one hander is eastern backhand… two hander is bottom hand continental and top hand eastern forehand. Volleys you can use continental (I don’t teach continental on volleys…I teach a grip change between the FH and BH volleys), and continental on overheads.
Hi any chance of changing a right hander to be a lefty cause of right side injuries please help Alex
Great explanation. Thank you!
Ok but you didnt explain where to hold the racket. Only how. The shaft can be hold with different lenghts.
Hi, Ryan, thanks, would you tell what forehand grip you use?
Hi Thomas, I personally use a semi western forehand grip.
Thanksss
Another great demonstration. Should you place your hand on the handle so the end of the butt cap is is in the palm of the hand or should the palm of the hand be above the end of the butt cap?
Forehand volley grip - BEVEL 2 !! What’s this other stuff. No. I’ve seen too many wrist injuries and awkward hits when the players had E forehand grip for a Forehand volley and would not or could not change for a backhand when the balls were fired almost str8 at them. Ouch !
I really enjoy your videos. I learned to put the base knuckle of index finger on bevel 2 and hold the racket like a hammer or like shaking hand. By doing this, my heel pad is not on bevel 2. My line is not aligned with bevel 2. The lower end of the line is on the edge of bevel 1. Is my grip wrong? Could you please explain it?
That’s a good serve grip but terrible forehand grip
Listen, I had the same problem. This guy in the video has overly simplified the grip, which has inhibited my growth for over an year. I learned grips from him. Here's what you need to know, so whichever grip you choose, like I use eastern grip for my forehand (federer's grip), try to put the base of your index knuckle on the correct bevel. That's it. Forget about the heel pad meeting the same bevel. Now try to swing the racquet this way. This will feel more natural than what he tells in the video.
Thanks, Ryan! One question: How HARD do you hold the racket? I mean, do you really squeeze it with your hand or do you let it somewhat loose? Does it change when you serve? Greetings from Brazil!!
You actually hold it as hard as you can but not like that hard if your hands start shivering.
I think it comes down to what is comfortable for you, but you should try to use as little strength as you can, meaning, grip it hard enough so that it won't shake around when the ball contacts the strings, but loose enough so that you're not getting tired from your hand/fingers. You don't generate power in a tennis shot from strength, you generate it from racquet speed, so anything you do, should be oriented at doing whatever you can for more racket head speed with as much economy of effort as possible. If something is hurting (wrist, elbow, fingers) check on what needs to be fixed, either technique or equipment (strings, too heavy racquet, etc).
He mentions the continental grip is the right one for serves, and I'm here precisely because Ryan's videos have been the ones that have finally put my usually unreliable serve in a good spot. So you serve with the contintental grip, finish the service motion and go quickly into the ready position, so you can either use an appropriate forehand, backhand or volley grip.
Saludos desde México!
@@zeroelus thank you very much for the detailed explanation!! I'll keep that in mind!!! 🙏