A Simple Powerful Grip
Step 1 : Left Hand (Top Hand) - The Controller
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The club will sit across the palm of the left hand
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When the fingers are closed around the club the fingertips and thumb will clamp the club in position
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Left wrist is cupped
2 to 3 knuckles are visible
Your thumb is places on the right side of the club
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A Note About Grip Pressure...
The left hand is the controller. The pressure should be comfortable enough to hold the club without restricting the movement of the wrist.
Step 2 : Right Hand (Lower Hand) - The Hitter
The Right Hand is the POWER HAND
TAKE CARE TO PLACE IT CORRECTLY
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The palm of the right hand faces the target. The club crosses the base of the fingers
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The left thumb slots under the pad of the right thumb.
The little finger overlaps the 1st finger of the left hand.
The fingers close around the club.
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The right thumb now closes over the left and the grip is now sealed
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Your right wrist is straight
The v made with the thumb and 1st finger of both hands points upwards between your chin and right shoulder
Your Grip should look something like this - don’t worry if it’s not identical - Hand sizes and shapes vary – get it as near as possible.
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A Note on Hitting the Ball Straight
The association between your grip and clubface is essential for hitting the ball in the correct direction.
The centre of the club face aims at a point above the intended target as does the palm of the right hand.
The images below show you how the club will look under different circumstances.
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The direction of the pointer is where the ball will travel
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This will send the ball to the LEFT
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This will send the ball to the RIGHT
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There are many variations on gripping the club. Established players will have thier own opinions on what works best, and rightly so.
The discription above gives you an outline on the structure of the hold and the 'job' of each hand.
Your grip will be completely individual depending on the size and shape, however the 'trick' is to ensure your hand positioning does'nt weaken the 'structure' of your address position, otherwise you invite biomechanical restrictions in your movements.