Hands uncomfortable at the top

At times I go through periods where at the top of my backswing my hands are uncomfortable and the club feels out of place. If I go through with the swing most times it results in a bad shot. I often stop and try a few practice swings and this helps sometimes. I wish I could get rid of this as it is annoying. Is this a case of tension, or a mind thing, or both?

norryboy,


The question you pose is rather vague and difficult to answer with the details given.

If your hands feel uncomfortable and you hit a bad shot, it is probably due to an improper backswing and the club is in the wrong position at the top. A suggestion would be to have a look at your swing in a full length mirror and try to reproduce the uncomfortable feeling so you can see what it is. A lesson with a pro would help locate and correct the problem.

If you still need some help identifiying it, post a video to the photo gallery and we'll have a look and make suggestions. I would need more information to give you a good answer.

GolfBald

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To support what Golfbald has said I posted a message a few weeks ago because, I too, lost my way a little at what I thought was the top. My problem was nothing much to do with position at the top but my backswing. I had began to lock my right knee a little and this put me out at the top.

Some pros such as Slamming Sam used to lock their right kness too but this is not the way I taught so it felt kinda strange when it was happening - I've groved mine into keeping it flexed. Luckily enough, I diagnosed the problem myself and didn't suffer too much.

So, as you've seen, the problem may not be what you first thought. If you're an accomplished player it would be a good idea to follow Golfbald's advice and check yourself out in the mirror if you can, but this is only really effective if you are able to recognise your good swing against the fault you've developed. Don't forget to report back here and tell us your findings please.

Paul