Semi-Western Forehand GripSEMI-WESTERN FOREHAND ... Some of the most powerful backhands in tennis are held with this grip. Its limitations are similar to those of the Western forehand.

GRIP Many people think Roger Federer plays with a semi-Western grip, similar to Andy ... he can generate as much spin as almost anyone in tennis (see chart). There’s one more advantage to ...

More experienced players adopt a more advanced forehand grip known as the semi-western. It is the grip adopted by most of the professionals on the tennis tour because it is the best way to add top ...