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Hand placement for grips : Underside of index finger on the base knuckle and Heel (Across hand) Eastern forehand grip hand placement : Base knuckle: 3 Heel: 3 referred to as "hand shake" grip contact point in front of the body Eastern grip advantages : 1. easy to generate power 2. waist high balls 3. Adaptable to different surfaces 4. More support 5. Topspin 6. Good for beginners since it promotes good contact. 2 | P a g e Eastrn grip disadvantages : 1. Requires a grip change 2. weak on slice 3. low volley 4. finese and touch shots 5. difficult to hit high balls Eastern backhand grip hand placement : Base knuckle: 1 Heel: 1 contact point in front of the body Grip calls for a definite change between forehands and backhands continental grip forehand hand placement : base knuckle: