When I was younger I used to hit my forehands with a ton of topspin and hit up on the ball a lot. Now I'm trying to drive through it more and I find my wrist is hurting and I don't have the stability I need using my extreme western grip on my forehand.
I like to hit through my shots with a small amount of topspin, and don't like to hit straight up on the ball like Nadal.
Can I simply change to another group or should it be more gradual? What grip type would you suggest?
2006-10-30 13:04:08 · 5 answers · asked by Tommy 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
You want to go more towards a Semi Western grip as opposed to a full Western grip. You can make a grip change just so you know it is a difficult change to make especially if you have been playing that long. I have found that most people making major changes in a stroke or grip like you are about to undertake , takes a minimum of three months to feel comfortable with it. You can make the change and i think there is some validity for you doing that, but just expect to be frustrated for a while. Try and take a few private lessons, just to make sure you are clear on the different grips and you do not trade one bad habit for another. The last part of your question is whether or not you should do it gradually or all at once. Make the change all at once. That way when you can do it you can really do it. Making gradual grip changes takes even longer.
2006-10-30 21:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by messtograves 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course! You should adjust to your conditions. Do not keep playing with a western grip if your wrist is hurting. I would also suggest a semi-western grip. You can still apply quite a bit of topspin but you can also drive through the ball more with it. It is, in my opinion, the most versatile grip, although some would say the Eastern grip is just as versatile. I would start with the semi-western, since it is closer to your native western grip and if you wish to try the Eastern grip, it will be easier to adjust to an Eastern grip from a semi-western than from a western.
Good luck!
2006-11-01 14:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey MAX,
People change spouses after being married for 20+ years....
People change jobs after being in a company for 20+ years....
People change cities after living in one for more than 40 years....
All of the above change their lives...changing a grip is not even half as difficult as those. Besides, at your age your arms can't take an extreme grip. Unless you're afraid of losing to people you used to beat, and still want put so much demand on your body and arms, I'd say go for a gradual grip change....you'll only find how easy playing has become after some time to adjust. Try going to semi-western and gradually move to eastern to reduce the demand on your arm...
2006-11-01 01:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by peaceax 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer... yes!!!
You should be changing your grip on various shots. Stick with the basic Eastern Grip and mix it up with a Continental Grip.
2006-10-30 13:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Metalhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A twelve year old cannot play tennis like the pros. Unless they are six feet tall, have fully developed muscles and techniques, and fitness -- nope. Also, a twelve year old starting the game will be a far cry from a twelve year old that has been playing the game since they were 5.
2016-03-28 02:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋