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| GOOD GRIP HIDES THUMB (Daniel Raleigh) | |||
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One of the essentials of a good grip is hands that work
together. So the first step in taking your grip is to arrange your
hold on the club so that the palms of your hands look at each
other. You can check to see if your palms do this by simply
taking your grip on the club, positioning your club head
behind the ball and then opening your hands. If they face each
other, you're OK. If they don't, adjust your grip until they do. This "palmer opposition" holds true whether you use a strong, neutral or weak grip. The second step in taking a good grip is to check the relationship between your left thumb and your right hand. If your grip is correct, you shouldn't be able to see any part of your left thumb at address because it fits snugly into the canal in the palm of your right hand. Your left thumb is completely covered by the fat pad of your right thumb and therefore cannot be seen. With an exposed thumb, your hands are more likely to be overactive during your swing, causing you to pick the club up prematurely in your back swing and release it too soon as you start back to the ball. A naked thumb and a handsy, out-of-control swing go together. Here's a handy way to check your thumb placement: Put a piece of tape on your left thumb or mark the thumb of your golf glove with a magic marker. If your left thumb is naked, after you take your grip, you'll still be able to see the markings on your thumb. Adjust your grip until the markings disappear. |
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