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Full Swing · Technique

Build the trail hand around the lead-thumb knuckle

Form the trail-hand pinch, bend the fingers back to maximum extension, and keep them back while placing the trail palm against the lead-thumb knuckle. Press forward with the trail-hand knuckle pads, curl the fingers, and set the trail thumb on the handle.

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Try it

  1. Get the proper pinch and notch with the trail hand.
  2. Bend the fingers back to max extension and keep them bent back as you place the trail palm against the lead thumb knuckle.
  3. Press forward with the trail-hand knuckle pads, curl the claws, and place the trail-hand thumb print down the club.