So I practiced a double continental grip again on my backhand and although it feels good when just taking a practice swing, it's really hard to get as much on the ball. Maybe if I practiced for years but I really prefer the semiwestern/mild eastern backhand grip. And I've played that a few times now, combined with a continental/eastern forehand forehand. (Want my hands "overlapped" for all two handed groundstrokes). And it is definitely a better backhand for me. A few more unforced errors but just a much more aggressive shot. The topspin keeps some speed on the ball and also gives me more security to go for shots. I beat Alex V 6-2, 6-0, 6-1. (Previously had much closer matches). And then Joey B, who was the best player I've ever played indoors before, who previously won 16 games to my 3. This time he won 8 to my 4. Really he jumped up 3-0 and then I played him even.

But I'm still very new to this backhand grip and I'm sure I can improve some. Doesn't feel natural to me after hitting an eastern forehand/continental for so long. Right now the few better players try to hit to my backhand, hopefully that won't be quite such a good idea eventually.

Against Joey B I also hit more forehand slices this time which gave him issues. But I wasn't really grooved on the forehand slice. I think I need to keep my left arm straight when hitting a forehand slice. That and work on a left hand semiwestern forehand, to improve my backhand.