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shakehand grip

By Greg Letts, About.com

Definition: The shakehand grip is used by players who grip the racket as if they were shaking hands with it (hence the name).

The shakehand grip is one of many possible grips used to hold a racket in table tennis, and has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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