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Golf Tips - Gripping the Golf Club

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Although it seems that gripping a golf club may be the most elemental part of the golf swing, and maybe it is, it could also be the most important part of the 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.The left index finger will lay on top of the right pinkie or on top of ht notch between the pinkie and ring fingers, this is the overlapping grip. 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. When the hands are together, the club should lie along the callous pad line of the hands and not in the palms. When the hands are closed around the club, the thumbs should be aligned straight down the club grip.The forearms come together to form a V toward the club.

Although there is no hard fast rule as to how firmly the golfer should grip the club, the prevailing belief is that it should be loose, yet firm enough to keep it from moving in your hands.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 golfer will find that the grip will become a natural part of the swing.It should not be overthought, but it is very important. 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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