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Golf Tips - Finding Your "Grip Print"Monday, December 19, 2005When you're ready to take your first golf lesson with Jim DeLaby, the first thing he'll have you do is find your individual "grip print".Most golf books and pros will instruct you to grip the club in a standard, one-size-fits-all fashion. You'll most likely be told you should see only two knuckles and that the line formed between your thumb and index finger on each hand should create a line that points up to your rear armpit or shoulder. However, this may not be your natural grip print. Using a standard grip may be forcing your hands and arms into unnatural positions, causing your wrists to cock. This will undoubtedly cause your swing to produce a hook or slice by default. At address, your arms should simply hang down naturally from your shoulders. As your hands hang to your side, you'll see anywhere from 1 to 4 knuckles. Although many golfers do see exactly two knuckles, many see three or all four. When you grip the club, you should see the same number of knuckles as you do when your hand is hanging naturally to your side. This grip is consistent with the grip you use when shaking someone's hand. Jim DeLaby shares an 8-step process to addressing the ball using your unique grip print: 1: 6th finger with 5th groove & equator 2: Thumb print 3: Lifeline print 4: Trigger finger print 5: Trailing hand print 6: Live hands & feet, Dead arms & legs 7: Easy live hands back, Faster live hands through 8: Check grip Contact Jim DeLaby to schedule a lesson and find your natural grip print. |
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