PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION
How Should
You Hold Your
PICKLEBALL PADDLE?
Most pickleball instructors only teach
their students one way to hold the pickleball
paddle. I have a different philosophy.
I strongly believe that there isn’t just one
grip that is best for all players. I have come
to this conclusion by noticing that today’s
top players are using a variety of grips. In
this instructional article I will point out the
various grips that current top players are
using (all National Champions) and also point
out the strengths and weaknesses of each grip.
I will also give you important information
that may help you decide on which grip might
be the best for you. By understanding these
grips it will also be easier for you to scout
out the strengths and weaknesses that your
opponents might have.
CONTINENTAL TENNIS GRIP
The most common grip taught and used by
players is the continental tennis grip. This
is a grip that is halfway between a forehand
and backhand grip. In this grip, the hand is
only holding the handle of the paddle and
players get their sense of where the paddle
is pointing by using the bevels of the paddle.
The advantages of this grip is that it is a good
grip for every shot and you can play