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When to change your grip

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July 17, 2025

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Changing Grips in Pickleball: When and How by Zane Navratil Pickleball

This video explores the concept of changing grips in pickleball during a point.

It explains when and how professional players adjust their grips and offers advice on whether this technique is suitable for all players.

The video distinguishes between actually changing the grip and simply adjusting the paddle angle, noting that pros often alter paddle angle for spin control at the kitchen.

It emphasizes that the most crucial factor for changing grips is the available time before and after a shot.

The video details grip changes for specific shots, such as using a semi-western grip for more topspin on serves and forehand drives from the baseline, then returning to the primary grip when moving to the kitchen.

It also discusses grip adjustments for dead dinks and the "Tomahawk Shot," which involves a semi-western grip for an inverted forehand/backhand.

The presenter advises against changing grips until a player is highly proficient and consistent with all shots using their primary grip.

Key Points:

Primary Grip: Your main grip is held in the ready position at the kitchen.
Grip vs. Paddle Angle: Pros often adjust paddle angle for spin, not always a full grip change.
Timing is Key: Grip changes depend on the time available before and after a shot.
Shot-Specific Grips: Different grips can be used for serves, groundstrokes, dead dinks, and the "Tomahawk Shot."
Recommendation: Master your primary grip before experimenting with grip changes.

Watch the full tutorial here.