Trail Hand Errors

Cause and Effect - Hook

There’s every chance it could be your grip and, more specifically, your trail hand.

Let’s look at what a strong trail hand grip looks like, and how to make the necessary adjustment to stop hooking the ball!

This will result in the club face being too closed and a ball flight that hooks.

If you are someone who has a strong trail hand grip, keep an eye on it regularly. It will want to sneak back to what’s comfortable!

Common Error - Strong Trail Hand

A strong trail hand can result in the club face being too closed at impact.
Covering the thumb of the trail hand will help, keeping the club face more square.

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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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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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