Golf Tips – Gripping the Golf Club
: September 22nd, 2009 
: MAN 
: Comments Off Although very basic, the golf grip could be the most important aspect of the golf swing.Improper tension in your golf grip can throw your entire swing off. Having an improper grip can greatly detract from the power and accuracy of the swing, and for the advanced golfer, it can hamper the way they try to shape a shot.
You should never hold the club hand over hand like a baseball bat, or axe handle. The interlocking is where the golfer slides his left index finger between the ring and pinkie fingers of the right hand.An overlapping grip consists of laying the left index finger on top of the right pinkie. These grips allow the hands to hold the club steady while cocking and rolling the wrists throughout the swing.
Start your grip about one finger from the end of the club. Move down for shorter controlled shots.You should hold the club in your fingers and pads of the hand, not in your palms. When the hands are closed around the club, the thumbs should be aligned straight down the club grip. Your forearms should form a “V” down toward the club.
Your grip should be firm enough to keep the club from moving in your hands, but otherwise very loose.Don't tighten your grip through the swing, keep the "loose grip" in our mind throughout.Experimentation and repetitive practice will help the golfer find the right grip.
Through practice, the grip is something that should become second nature to the golfer. It is not something that should require as much thought as other aspects of the golf swing, but its importance should never be forgotten. It is recommended that a golfer always keep a club nearby, and just practice applying and reapplying the grip over and over.
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