Grip (badminton)

In badminton, a grip is a way of holding the racket in order to hit shots during a match.

Most players change grips during a rally depending on whether it is a forehand or backhand shot.

In order to understand the grips, it is important to know that the handle of a racquet always consists of 8 sides, or in other words, has an octagonal shape.

The index finger rests on the 7th bevel above the adjacent location of the thumb on the 3rd level.

This is essentially the same as the Western forehand grip and allows for significant spin and control.