I'm used to playing with a standard grip flush with the bottom of the handle, but for many years used a higher grip for men's doubles. I try to use both depending on the shot, but find I can't move my fingers up and down the handle fast enough between quick shot exchanges. Example, I have a smash hit at me, I drive it back and get a weak return at the net, and I jump forward to kill it, but my grip is still at the bottom of the handle. How do you change your grip up instantly? Is there a technique or training method or do you just pick it up over time? Thanks for any advice.
DOUBLES: Moving upwards: what I do is letting the grip loose until the racket slides in my hand to the right position. With a bit of practice this is very fast, and can be done when jumping forward. Moving downwards: if really in a rush, what I normally do is put more force into the shot (say, a clear) and don't change the grip, again with a bit of practice you'll know how much more power to put in to get the same effect as holding at the bottom; if not in a rush, use fingers or even the other hand. SINGLES: I alway hold at the bottom unless serving or receiving serves. My 2cents, hope it helps.
hijack alittle on the thread. but for cases of a sticky grip such as the Wilson Over Grip.. there will be difficulty in moving the grip around your fingers?
Maybe you are holding your racket too tight most of the time. I always hold a bit loosen until when I know when to hit the shuttle at a right timing. I also hold racket more front(opposite of bottom) when I serve and return serve.