How should you hold a tennis racket?

As a tennis expert with years of experience in coaching and playing the sport, I can provide you with some detailed advice on how to properly hold a tennis racket. **Holding a tennis racket properly is crucial for both control and power in your strokes.** Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Choose the right grip size. The grip should fit comfortably in your hand without any squeezing. 2. Start with the Eastern Forehand grip. This is the most common grip used for forehand strokes and can be adapted for backhand strokes as well. 3. Place your hand on the handle. Your thumb should be on the back of the handle, slightly to the right (for right-handed players) or to the left (for left-handed players) when you're holding the racket in a relaxed manner. 4. Use your index finger, middle finger, and ring finger to wrap around the handle. Your index finger should be slightly separated from your middle finger to allow for some flexibility and power in your shots. 5. Your last two fingers, the ring finger and pinky**, should rest comfortably on the handle but not actively grip it.** They should be there for support and to maintain balance. 6. Maintain a relaxed grip. Avoid gripping the racket too tightly, as this can inhibit wrist movement and reduce the effectiveness of your shots. 7. Adjust your grip as needed. Depending on the type of stroke you're executing, you may need to make slight adjustments to your grip for better control and spin. Remember, the grip is a personal aspect of your game that can vary slightly from player to player, but the principles of a good grip remain the same.

To achieve this, make sure you:Do not grip your racquet too tightly. This will make your wrist less flexible in rotating and flicking.Use ONLY your thumb, index, and middle finger to control the racket. Your last 2 fingers should rest comfortably on the badminton grip to balance the weight of the racquet.