Racquetball GripTechnique (Forehand)
Similar to some other racquet sports, the way a player holds the racquet for the forehand differs slightly than that of the backhand. This is because of where your hitting arm is situated for each type of stroke. On a forehand shot your hitting arm is closest to the back wall, while on the backhand it is closest to the front wall. However, the contact point for each stroke remains the same. When you hit a forehand shot your hitting arm has to reach all the way across your body in order to reach the contact point. But, when you hit a backhand the contact point is directly in front of your hitting arm. It is for this reason that the grip must change. Otherwise the angle of the racquet would be incorrect at contact point. Many new players ask how it is possible to switch from the forehand grip to the backhand grip during a fast paced game such as racquetball. While it is not necessarily easy to do so for beginners, over time and with practice it becomes a very natural transition that you won’t even have to consciously think about.
The forehand grip is very easy to learn. Simply hold the racquet’s handle in the same manner as you would reach out and shake someone’s hand. Then just curl your fingers around the racquet. If you’ve done it properly there will be a slight space between your fingers and meaty part of your palm. If the fingers are touching the palm you may want to consider a larger grip. Grips typically come in two sizes: 3 5/8 and 3 7/8. 
There should also be a “V” shape on the racquet grip between your thumb and index finger. The end of your thumb should rest on the tips of your fingers between the middle and index finger. The index finger is the “trigger” part of the grip and is located highest on the racquet.
Try to grip the racquet as low as possible without moving your fingers off the handle. This lengthens the part of the racquet that isn’t in your hand. If you “choke up” on the racquet (hold it higher and toward the strings) you will lose power. However, it is often beneficial to choke up during certain serves. (See the section on serves for more information).