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The 'Shake hand' Bat Grip
- 99% of British and European players use the shake hand grip.
- As the name suggests, players 'shake hands' with their bat.
- The thumb and first finger are on the playing surface and lie roughly parallel with the straight edge of the rubber.
- Other three fingers wrap loosely around handle to provide stability and balance















