Lead Hand Errors

Issues created by lead hand placement errors

I never change the grip just to change the grip or make it look a certain way. The swing is cause and effect.

I change the grip if it creates wrist hinge issues or club face issues.

The one thing about any grip change, it feels awful and awkward at first.

Incorrect: No wrist hinge.

Wrists are unable to hinge up and down as a result of the grip in the palm of the hand.

Hinge on the backswing turns into lag on the downswing. If you have minimal wrist hinge on the backswing and you early release, check to see if you are gripping in the fingers or the palm!

Correct: Wrist Hinge.

Wrists can hinge with the grip in the fingers like swinging a hammer.

Videoing your swing from the face on view will give you the best perspective for analyzing wrist hinge. Look at your hinge when your lead arm is parallel to the ground.

Common Error - Hinge

No Hinge - Grip in Palm

1. Possible open club face/possible slice
2. Lack of power/compression
3. Minimal lag/early release
4. Fat and thin contact
Hinge - Grip in Fingers

This is a position often referred to the "L" position, where the lead arm and shaft create the letter "L".

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Lead Hand Errors

Let’s look at some of the issues related to lead hand errors.

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Trail Hand Placement

Placing the trail hand correctly is crucial for club face control. This often is the culprit for misdirected shots!

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Trail Hand Strength

Trail hand grip strength is just as influential on the club face as the lead hand. Let’s take a look!

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Trail Hand Errors

Common issues you will see that are a result of trail hand errors.

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Face Issues - Slice

Slice/open club face issues that are a result of grip errors.

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Face Issues - Hook

Hook/closed club face issues that are a result of grip errors.

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Grip Strength Curve

How changing your grip can create curve intentionally when needed.

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Grip Pressure

Let’s look at how tight you should be holding onto the club.

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Three Grip Types

These are the most common three grip types. They can all be done well, and all can have issues.

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Lead Hand Placement

It’s crucial that the lead hand grip is positioned correctly in the fingers!

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Finger VS Plam "Grip Check"

Use this “grip test” to see if you are gripping in the fingers or the palm of your lead hand.

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Lead Hand Strength

You have most likely heard the term “weak,” “neutral,” and strong.” Let’s explore!

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