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The Golf Grip - How to Place Your Trailing Hand (Bottom Hand) on the Handle

From Michael Lamanna, The Phoenician, for About.com

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Check the "V"

Make sure that the "V" formed by the thumb and forefinger of your trailing (bottom) hand points toward your back ear/shoulder area (the 1 o'clock position). This "V" should be parallel to the "V" on your lead hand (as illustrated by the double arrows in the photo).

See Also: The Lead (Top) Hand Grip

Video: How to grip the golf club

About the Author
Michael Lamanna is Director of Instruction at The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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