Neutral Grip Trainer
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Grip issues | Setup |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
The grip controls the clubface. A neutral grip allows the wrists to hinge naturally without requiring manipulation to square the face at impact.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Hold the club in front of you at 45 degrees.
Place left hand so you see 2 knuckles.
Place right hand so the 'V' points to your right shoulder.
Maintain this pressure as you lower the club to the ball.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill
A slice comes from an open clubface relative to an out-to-in swing path at impact. Fix it by neutralizing a weak grip, adding shoulder tilt at address, and shallowing your downswing so the club approaches from the inside instead of over the top: that squares the face to a path that no longer cuts across the ball.
A hook happens because your clubface is closed relative to your swing path at impact. Fix it by neutralizing a too-strong grip, stopping your hands from rolling the face shut through impact, and correcting an excessive in-to-out path or a trail arm that gets stuck behind your body in the downswing.
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