NETiquette -- Tennis Etiquette


The question was - I developed a bad habit of moving my hand up the grip to the throat of the racquet on the volley. It helps punch through the shot. Is it "legal" to grip the throat of the racquet?

Good question.

There are a lot of rules for the racquet (such as size and string pattern), there isn't any rule from holding the throat of the racquet during a volley. BUT... be careful. This is a bad habit and if the ball touches your hand instead of the racquet, YOU lose the point.

Hope that helps. Thanks MS


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