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On which part of the handle should I grip the racquet?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: On which part of the handle should I grip the racquet?
Answer: Hold the racquet so that the lowest part of your hand is roughly flush with the bottom of the handle. Choking up on the handle defeats the intended balance of the racquet and causes the end of the handle to hit your wrist on serves. Trying to get a little more reach by having half of your hand off the handle leaves you with too little control of the racquet.

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