Now you're done with preparing for your tennis session, you are starting to learn the forehand.
There are quite a few main forehand grips to start with.
The Eastern Forehand: Your index knuckle for the grip will be on the third bevel of your racket handle.
Advantages: Low bounce balls are easier to hit with flatter and harder shot making
Disadvantages: High bounce balls could pose a challenge due too the wrist positioning.
Suited court surface: Low bounce surfaces like grass or carpet could be preferred for such grip users.
The Semi-Western Forehand: Your index knuckle will be on the fourth bevel of your racket handle.
Advantages: Able to adapt to hit different shots. This grips allows powerful shots with topspin. Easier to handle both high or low balls.
Disadvantages: Not much.
Suited court surface: Suitable for most surfaces
The Western Forehand
Your index knuckle will be on the fifth bevel of your racket handle.
Advantages: Heavy topspin is generated on your shot due to the racquet face brush with the grip positioning.