Name: Pickleball Grip Masterclass: Continental, Eastern, and Semi-Western Grips EXPLAINED by a Pro Coach!
Uploaded: 2025-04-17T23:33:25.000Z
Duration: 1258
Description: Which grip is right for you? In this complete guide to grips, pro coach Maria Lopez explains everything you need to know about how to grip a pickleball paddle....

Which grip is right for you? In this complete guide to grips, pro coach Maria Lopez explains everything you need to know about how to grip a pickleball paddle. She demonstrates the continental, Eastern, and semi-Western grips the pros use and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each on both the forehand and backhand side. She shows each grip at the kitchen line and at the baseline and gives tips on how to use each grip effectively, including how to change from one grip to another during a rally. As always, if you have any questions, comment below and we’ll answer as quickly as possible. If you like this video please use the super chat to show support and get the quickest response from our pro pickleball coaches (the heart button below each video).

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0:00 Grips Masterclass with Maria Lopez
0:16 The Four Keys to Grips in Pickleball
0:32 Pickleball Grips Overview
0:51 Eastern vs. Continental Grips
1:11 Keys for Coaching Grips
1:35 Every Grip will have Advantages and Disadvantages
1:56 Forehand Continental Grip Up Close
2:24 Forehand Eastern Grip Up Close
3:12 Forehand Semi Western Grip Up Close
3:48 Comparing the Forehand Grips
4:04 Backhand Continental Grip Up Close
4:46 Backhand Eastern Grip Up Close
6:21 Backhand Semi Western Grip Up Close
6:49 When You can Change Grips or Use More Extreme Grips
7:40 How to Change Grips During a Rally
8:23 Continental Grip at the Kitchen
11:00 Eastern Grip at the Kitchen
12:26 What Grip to use for a Slice Dink?
13:04 Semi Western Grip at the Kitchen
13:37 When to use a Semi Western Grip in Pickleball
13:54 Discussing Pros that use Semi Western Grip
15:10 Key Mindset for Thinking About Pickleball Grips
15:42 More Discussion of Semi Western Grip at the Kitchen
16:08 Injury Considerations with Semi Western Grip
16:44 Coaching Grips and Adapting to the Athlete’s Background
17:44 Continental Grip at the Baseline
18:40 Eastern Grip at the Baseline
19:40 Semi Western Grip at the Baseline
20:48 Outtakes!

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