Hilts of Forehand

The forehand is one of the most important hit of tennis field. Along with the serve, forehand from the construction that happens almost every point of the professional players.

To have a good forehand, foremost we must wield the racquet properly. Currently, there are three different types of grip to perform the forehand. Each has its qualities and its defects. In this article, I will comment on the three types of forehand grip and the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.

Previously, all players used the Continental grip to perform the forehand. Over the years, due to the evolution of materials and research in biomechanics, the way to hold the racket was changing. Currently there are three types of grip for the forehand ground, namely:

ü  Eastern: The Eastern grip is shown in Figure 1. To understand how to handle it just place the right palm on the strings of the racket and slide it toward the cable, closing it on him

ü  Semi-Western: The Semi-Western grip is shown in Figure 2. To understand how to hold it, break footprint Eastern, turn right hand to the right, making the palm rest on the wide face of the cable racket ( face 4 )

ü  Western: The Western grip is shown in Figure 3. There are three ways to check out this footprint. Make sure the "V" of the hand is between two and four out of the racket face. See, also, if the bone window is between four and five face. Finally, make sure the ropes are fully pralelas racket to the ground.

Note: The Continental grip is used when the forehand slice is performed.

Figure 1                                                  Figure 2                                                   Figure 3

From the description of the three handles, we can mention the main strengths and weaknesses of each about the height of the contact point on the distance of the hit relative to your body and the amount of effect generated. We examine these separately below.

Distance and height of the contact point

The point of contact between the racket and the ball changes according to the hilt. The point of contact with the Eastern grip is more along the body. Those who use the Semi-Western grip, the point of contact must be made a little more ahead. Finally, those who use the Western grip, the point of contact with the ball are more forward. Thinking that aspect, players who use the Eastern grip has more time to hit the ball when compared with those who hold the racket with the Semi-Western grip and mostly Western.

The height of the racket during the contact point between the paddle and the ball is also influenced by the hilt. The height of the racket is lower for those who use the Eastern grip. For those who use the Semi-Western grip, the height of the racket is higher. Have the players, who wield the racquet with the Western, the height of the racket during the contact point is even higher. In this context, players who use the Eastern grip have an easier time low bounce balls and more difficult to counter high balls. For players who wield the racquet with Western, they are better able to bounce high balls and more difficult to counter low balls. Thus, those who hold the racket with Western grip and flex your knees need to get a good base ball bat.

As we can see, a relationship between the distance and height of the contact point. As the contact ball/racket is more forward, your arm will automatically get higher, and therefore the height of the contact point will also be higher.

Generated effect

Players who hold to the Western grip can generate much throttle on the handle with relative ease. This happens by itself in the characteristic footprint of the racket. This acceleration causes players who use the Western grip generate a lot of topspin on the ball effect when compared with those who hold to the Eastern grip.

Even with all these positive and negative comments pertaining to the hilt, I think the ideal for the forehand grip is that which one feels most comfortable. The main point is to avoid the extreme grips, which are Continental and Western, especially in the initial learning. As is happening to the evolution of the player can be made to exchange grip, according to the need and desire of the player.

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References

1.      Treuherz RF , A. Cornejo Shoes: techniques and tactics of play: strategic , mental , physical , nutritional preparation. 2006