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Full Swing · Technique

Shorten the left thumb to shorten your backswing

Left-thumb length on the grip regulates backswing length: to shorten your backswing, use a shorter left thumb; if you struggle to get any wrist hinge, try a slightly longer thumb. The shorter left thumb gives more control and a more stable top of the backswing.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 18:33

Why this context matters

Aimed at players with an overswing or, conversely, too little wrist hinge.