G· GOLF NUGGETS Find Browse Teaching moments Full Swing · Technique Use the 20 degree rule to set the lead thumb The coach's third grip step is what he calls the 20 degree rule: take the V of the hand and rotate it 20 degrees clockwise so the lead thumb ends up on the top trail side of the club. This is his method for positioning the lead thumb. Channel: stayhandsy Watch official source at 3:02 Full SwingStayhandsy Keep learningShoulder to shoulder drill to resync your swing — Todd GravesKeep constant trail-palm pressure on the lead thumb knuckle — stayhandsyPhone-in-right-hand drill to feel wrist delivery — CraigHansonGolfSet weight forward until your front hip hits a stick — SagutoGolfMove the ball forward to train compression — PorzakGolfStraighten the trail leg in the backswing for more turn — SagutoGolf JavaScript is only needed for the in-app player and library actions. This verified teaching summary and its official-source link remain readable.