Definitions for "Eastern Grip"
Keywords:  forehand, racquet, racket, grip, ahead
An old style of grip in which the ring finger span is shortened and drilled deeper to accommodate insertion in between the first and second knuckles, as in a semi-fingertip grip. The middle finger is drilled as a fingertip.
Forehand grip which which enables the ball to be hit ahead of the body with good follow-through with the racket.
Holding the racquet as if you were going to shake hands with it. The palm is parallel to the racket face