Light Grip Swings
Lowers grip tension so the club swings freely instead of being muscled.
SmoothnessWrist Action
Use this if
You strangle the grip and the swing feels stiff.
The fault
Strangling the grip and steering the ball, which makes the swing stiff and jerky.
Steps
- Take your grip, then lift the trail thumb and index finger off
- Make 5 three-quarter swings with no ball, holding just firmly enough
- Re-grip fully but keep the same light pressure (about 3 of 10)
- Hit 5 balls at about 70% holding that pressure
Hold it light, let it swing
Reps
5 fingers-off swings (no ball) + 5 balls with a light full grip, x2
Why it works
Tension in the hands and forearms stiffens the arms and makes them push the club. Lifting the trail thumb and index finger off makes the club rest in the fingers, so it swings rather than gets shoved.
You need
Club, ball
At home
Fine at home with room to swing; do the fingers-off swings without a ball.
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