Grips: Two-Handed Backhand and Control Tips

Learn how to perfect your two-handed backhand grip, use the continental grip for all strokes, and boost control with simple adjustments to your hand positioning

Key Points

On a two-handed backhand, your left hand is positioned in an eastern grip
On the two-handed backhand, putting your left index finger on the paddle gives you more control
Having your right hand in a continental grip works for all strokes
Moving your right index finger up on the handle gives you more control