| The most important aspect of carrom board players | | | | finger tips staying lightly on the carrom boards. You |
| is their grip. Having a proper grip is very vital for | | | | wrist has to rest on the frame of the carrom. The |
| having consistency accuracy in ones stroke. Here in | | | | shot is then made by your index finger (or at times |
| this article we would examine some of the basic grip | | | | by the middle finger also) with a slow forward |
| configurations and discuss their advantages and | | | | âpushâ of by your finger. Many |
| disadvantages as well. | | | | player of carrom believe that if they hold the striker |
| The Straight Grip | | | | between the thumb and third finger, and then release |
| Straight grip is probably the most commonly used | | | | the striker as they are making the stroke on a |
| grip in carrom today in all the forms. For the straight | | | | carrom coin, it adds greater stability and increased |
| grip, the hand is held palm side down, with your | | | | accuracy to their shot. |