Grips photo-guide

[Gollum]

When I look at the figures in page 3 of Gollum's article (the forehand grips), i notice the index finger is placed quite low (close to the hand). Do you think it's better (or at least more universal) to stretch the index finger a little bit in the forehand grip? IMO, that would make manoeuvring of the racket easier

No, this is not a good idea.

Extending the index finger up the racket is something that many beginners do. They feel that it gives them more control.

In fact, this inhibits the movement of their wrist and forearm. It can lead to or aggravate tendonitis.

It is "universal" only in the sense that it is a common mistake

For a neutral holding grip, however, this is effective. A neutral holding grip uses the index finger and thumb to faciliate rapid changes of grip. But this grip should never be used for hitting the shuttle.

The neutral holding grip is not described in the grips guide, but it will be discussed in version 2.

[huynd]

This what i referred to by saying 'forehand grip'. Maybe i am wrong, and these should be called neutral .

[Gollum]

Well, they are not extending the index finger, but wrapping it round the handle. No problem.

There is a slight change that needs to be made to the grips guide forehand grip to reflect this placement of the index finger (thumb between index and middle fingers for smashing). If this is what you are referring to, then I agree completely with you

But nothing so extreme as extending the finger up the racket handle.

[Wonger8]

Hey Gollum, i'm new to this gripping this, do u think its possible if u reupload those picture tutorials? Thanx man

[owen27]

Ah short grips... Sigit Budiarto!!
Just love the ways he plays.. so fast and focussed. His attitude and look also has a psychological agression huh?

[__Lam]

whaa? it doesn't work for me, just brings me to a site where it says "related searches for snarkpit.com", then has a whole bunch of ads

[cooler]

whaa? it doesn't work for me, just brings me to a site where it says "related searches for snarkpit.com", then has a whole bunch of ads

it's 2.5 years old read post #31

[__Lam]

wtf, i saw it on the right column where the new posts usually are lol.

[__Lam]

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[__Lam]

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[owen27]

naw... if we lock it then newbies like me would not be able to revive it!

[__Lam]

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this thread is still dead