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Old 08-06-2003, 08:30 PM
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Here's a grip tip that may help solve any pulled or hook shots. I've never read about or have been taught this - it's something I worked out for myself when I was going through a bad spell of pulling.

When you address the ball and have got everything lined up squeeze the club as hard as you can with your leading hand (that's the left hand if you're right handed.) You may notice the club head turns inwards. Grip the club normally again and think about what happened. Experience will tell you to change your grip or keep it normal.

For some people, gripping the club tightly happens involuntary in the through swing. If you pull or hook badly it would do no harm to practice gripping the club with even pressure throughout the swing. This is only an option and it's highly likely the causes is something else but, if you ever get at loggerheads, it might be worth your while giving it a go.

Paul
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