How to hold Carrom Striker

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How to hold Carrom Striker
Types of grips on Striker

The two most widely seen Carrom Striker holds are listed below.

1. Scissor Hold
This is a very professional style, and was very popular with players of the earlier generation.
It provides good amount of power as well as control. Useful for hitting the opening break shot.
Variations include vertical position unsupported scissor, inclined with other fingers providing the support, and the almost horizontal position scissor where the side of the palm rests on the carrom board.

2. Standard Index Finger hold
This is the most common style seen these days. It gives good control and consistency when it is mastered with practice.

The other types of inclined finger holds are less common though not bad.
Single finger strikes (with either index or middle finger) are rarely practiced however, as these offer much lesser control and power.

Avoid this common mistake:

Beginner level carrom players is to keep too much of a gap between the striking finger and the carrom striker before the release.

Ideally the striking finger should be completely steady and should be lightly resting against the striker before the release.

And choose a grip that suits you.

Every person is different. The shape of the fingers, curvature of nails and the relative length of fingers differs. Hence its important to choose a grip that feels the most comfortable and natural to you.
Enjoy the game.