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Old 06-13-2009, 09:28 AM
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golftrainer,

Master Yoda teaches a left hand grip that is perhaps a little stronger than the contemporary "neutral" and he believes that putting the left thumb behind the shaft adds support.

I have always been taught that you keep the left thumb close to your hand, connected, and the left thumb stays on top of the shaft. Whenever I tried to make my grip a little stronger, I rotated the hand, but didn't move the left thumb off the top of the grip.

When I finally understood Master Yoda's teaching, I moved the thumb "aft" and immediately felt the additional support, and my ball striking improved.

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By the book:

10-2-B STRONG SINGLE ACTION V/V/A
The #3 Pressure Point and the Left Thumb are now on the Aft Side of the Clubshaft and On Plane Location for Impact support. Wristcock only – Single Action.

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With apologies to whoever posted these two grip pictures originally, I would credit you if my old brain could remember... these are very helpful visuals for me.

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