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Continental Forehand - McEnroe

The universal grip, in that one can (and McEnroe did) use it for the volley, the serve, the forehand, and backhand.

Reference points: The hand is toward the top of the racquet, the V of the thumb and forefinger are on the top bevel (line 1).

Point of contact: at the belly button.

Optimum contact height: Knee level to bellybutton.

Feel: A flat or even underspinning hit, less racquet head speed than the semiwestern, blocking and touch more than power and disguise.

Pros and cons: A great all around grip for the net rusher, but never associated with topspin forehand weapons. Very good on balls below knee level. Can be used for the one handed backhand.

Last Updated 9/1/98. To contact us, please email to: webmaster@tennisone.com

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