WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GRIPS?
A few decades ago, coaches made a big deal about the grips a player used. The first step in any lesson usually involves learning the correct grip. Back then the grip was god. The grip's primary function for beginners and intermediate players is to provide strength and stability between the hand and racquet. For advanced players, the grip's primary job is to allow the racquet head to perform its function. This article addresses eliminating contamination that can occur when a faulty grip prevents the racquet head from performing its intended function. If a certain forehand grip doesn’t allow the racquet-head to hit a high-bouncing ball cleanly , that player has a weakness that can be exploited by their opponent. He/she must find a new grip position or a technique that helps them better adapt to high forehand balls. Often, tactics that help you beat an opponent are based on the opponent's inferior grips, which fail to adapt to speed and height. Extreme west...