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Full Swing · Technique

Delay curling the fingertips until the downswing

The coach says the fingertips do not need to curl until the downswing, potentially as late as pre-impact. Push and twist to the top, then curl as the handle slows and the clubhead releases so the grip stays secure against the shaft's kick.

Channel: stayhandsy

Watch official source at 36:30

Try it

  1. Push and twist everything to the top.
  2. In the downswing, go almost to pre-impact and then curl your fingertips.