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Fingertip: A type of grip in which the fingers are inserted only as far as the first joint, allowing much more spin.

Relaxed Fingertip: A grip that is more than a semi-fingertip but not as far stretched as a full fingertip grip.

Fingertip Grip: Grip whereby the player inserts fingers only up to the first joint; it is said that it promotes hook at the loss of accuracy.

Semi-Finger Tip: A grip in which the player's fingers are inserted into the ball approximately half way between the first and second joints. See also conventional and fingertip.

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