Which grip is best for forehand in tennis?
Semi-Western Grip
Semi-Western Grip The semi-wester grip falls neatly between the eastern and western and has become the most common forehand tennis grip in modern tennis because it allows for excellent topspin and quick grip changes.
Which forehand grip is recommended for beginners?
eastern grip
Forehand grips Javi recommends holding the racket with the semi-western grip because it is the most versatile grip; however, beginner players may find it easier and more comfortable to hold the racket with the eastern grip at first.
What forehand grip did Agassi use?
Andre is known for his powerful baseline game. He has a great forehand with a short compact backswing, which is a trademark of all great groundstrokes! He hits his forehand relatively flat with a moderate semi-western grip. My guess is that he is probably on bevel number 4 with his index finger (see grips video).
What is the easiest grip in tennis?
Semi-Western grip
The Semi-Western grip is one of the easiest grips to play with, and falls between the Eastern and Western grips. For this grip, right-handers use bevel #4, and left-handers use bevel #6. The Semi-Western grip is an all-around grip—great for clay, grass, and hard courts.
What is an Eastern forehand grip?
The eastern forehand grip, is one of the most widely used in tennis. The Eastern grip was a natural progression when players wanted to hit more aggressive shots. This allowed them to add a more topspin onto the ball to get a higher margin for error than what the Continental grip could offer.
Did Agassi have a good serve?
Agassi had a very average serve until about 93 when he completel remodel. By 94/95 he had a technically sound serve and good for his height. Originally he had an arm serve used little body.
What is Nadal forehand grip?
There are several options for your forehand grip in tennis. Roger Federer uses what is called an eastern grip while Nadal uses a semi-western grip. This comes down to personal preference but most recreational players who have good forehands use an eastern to semi-western grip.