two-handed grip

Full-handle grasp method

A two-handed grip uses both hands to hold something, typically for greater control or power.

In sports like tennis, golf, and baseball, a two-handed grip on the handle provides stability and leverage: She switched to a two-handed grip on her backhand.

Firearms instructors teach a two-handed grip for accuracy and recoil management.

Related

golf · golf club · sword · handle · choke · power · swing · full swing · bat · club · shaft · knuckles · forehand · backhand · wrist · leverage · stance · follow-through

Opposites
number of hands used

two-handed gripone-handed grip

Grasp with single hand

pistol grip · one-handed · single-handed · finger grip · pinch grip

grip security/stability

two-handed griploose grip

Insecure hold on something

open hand · letting go · release · hands-free · ungripping

Family

hand, handed, grip, hands, handing, grips, gripped, gripping, gripper

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G