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How to Play Tennis : How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Semi-Western Grip

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Holding a tennis racket with a semi-Western grip is done on the fourth bevel. Grip a tennis racket with a semi-western feel with tips from a certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis.

Expert: Lincoln Ward
Bio: Lincoln Ward is a USPTA certified tennis pro. He has 13 years of competitive playing experience, as well as 10 years of coaching experience.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

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How to Play Tennis : How to Hold a Tennis Racquet With a Semi-Western Grip

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  • wow, wtf... I live ...

    wow, wtf... I live in Austin Texas, and my last name is Ward.

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  • and high, Federer ...

    and high, Federer use it on high balls also.

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  • thank you. very ...

    thank you. very helpful!

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  • No you'll have an ...

    No you'll have an advantage if any. Always play the ball on to your opponents back hand as its much harder for them. For a leftie playin a rightie whos not used to playing lefties they'll have to change their mind set more to beat you. You'll have that advantage for the first few games anyway.

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  • eastern is the best ...

    eastern is the best for low balls.

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