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 would usually revolve around learning the correct grip. Back then the grip was god. The function of the grip for beginners and intermediate level players is primarily to provide strength and security between the hand and racquet. For advanced players the primary job of the grip is to allow the racquet-head to perform its purpose. This article deals with eliminating the contamination that can occur when a faulty grip doesn’t allow the racquet-head to perform its desired task. 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 find a technique that helps them adapt to high balls on the fore-hand better. Often tactics that help you beat an opponent are based on an opponents inferior grips that fail to adapt to speeds a