Hold the racket with a relaxed grip

Place the handle in your palm

Wrap your fingers around the handle

Keep your thumb resting on one side of the handle

Keep your index finger relaxed along the other side

Do not squeeze the racket too tightly

Keep your wrist flexible

Use the shakehand grip or penhold grip

For shakehand grip, hold it like a handshake

For penhold grip, hold it like a pen

Keep the racket angle comfortable and controlled

Adjust the grip for forehand and backhand strokes