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Tennis: Changing grip

I have used many of the tennis drills and as a result my two High...

Linsent, Tennis coach

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Player pretends to play a return of the serve.

Player practises moving their bottom hand up on the grip while 'hitting'.

COACHING POINTS

This technical drill is a priority for players who compete at a higher standard.

While trying to respond to fast serves, players have to move the grip up to achieve more control.

By keeping the racquet higher, there is a shorter leverage which results in less power and more control of the ball.

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