I personally think that you should use a continental grip, but my coach, who was a pro said that you shouldn't. I also take lessons from another teaching pro and he said that you should. I'm kind of stuck. Well tell em what you think.
2007-03-12 15:43:24 · 8 answers · asked by Dijahpoo 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
well, on a volley you should always use continental grip. whoever told you otherwise is wrong. However, on a drive volley (like a groundstroke, but hit on the full) you should use the same grip that you use on your forehand. However drive volleys are very very risky and are not a recommended shot.
On volleys and serves you should use continental always, except when drive volleying
2007-03-13 01:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to go continental eastern is good enough . The key thing is that you are comfortable hitting both your forehand volley and backhand volley with the same grip. The continental grip will work also I just have found it to be a bit more extreme. Ideally you want to Have a semi western or western for your forehand ground stroke, and eastern or Continental for everything else. The less thinking you have to do about strokes during a match the better, Good luck
2007-03-12 17:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, continental is the way to go. What was the other suggested grip? Continental gives you the best combo of power & accuracy. Of course, this is when playing at the net. If you're doing a volley from further back in the court use your normal grip.
2007-03-12 17:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by Robert Nesta M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I happen to use an eastern backhand grip because it's the most comfortable grip for me.
Most of the good players use continental though, so it definitely can't be a bad way to go : )
lol I actually know it isn't. Your coach needs more sleep, go continental (or something close).
2007-03-12 19:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by lord_cyborg5000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continental is by far the most versatile grip to use when volleying. If you want or need you can put topspin or slice on a volley. You're coach is an idiot that doesn't know how to play properly.
2007-03-12 17:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by liuser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continental grip.
2007-03-12 19:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continental grip is the only grip u should (literally) ever use on volleys (any volleys or overheads.).
2007-03-13 04:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by bryan3baller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continental grip
2007-03-12 18:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by Sherlock Holmes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋