Grip during smash.

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  1. ioxyg3n520

    ioxyg3n520 Regular Member

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    Hi. When you smash/jump smash, are you suppose to be gripping your handle loosely or tightly?
     
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    Right before the impact you tighten your grip otherwise it should be loose.
     
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    Oh so that's how it's suppose to work, it feels like the racket will fly out of my hand though LOL
     
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    before-loose
    on impact -tight (squeeze)
    after-loose

    It is like whipping a rope
     
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