How to Use the Hands ✋ in the Golf Swing
4 golfers recommended it · 2023–2024
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Explains hand action in the swing, including ulnar deviation and trail forearm pronation.
Why golfers recommend it
- Hand action video
- Torso drives wrist movement
- Really good video on ulnar deviation
- Preset trail forearm pronation in takeaway
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5 comments from Reddit
u/chasingneil 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Old swing = EE / shallow, New Swing = No EE / steep ”
can't see your old swing, but google and watch some videos on ulnar deviation. That will get the club more shallow and on the downswing and having you more inside vs over the top. Here's a really good video that talks about ulnar deviation and different patterns - ▶ this video
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u/danroa123 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Swing Advice”
Yeah your face is quite open until P6 then you see that you close it using forearm rotation. What the pros do is preset the trail forearm pronation and trail wrist extension in the takeaway and hold it throughout the swing to avoid it having to happen through impact. Not sure what drills other than takeaway drills where you feel you’re closing the face as you pull the club back. The thing is, doing this will totally …
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u/Ambitious-Maybe-3386 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “If you had to learn golf over again, what would be your top 3 things to share with your “new” self?”
I let the torso correctly move. Lateral back, rotate, lateral front and rotate. This properly moves the wrist. ▶ this video This video will explain it but keep in mind the torso is causing most of the wrist movements
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u/After_Ant_9133 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Alright guys, tell me the truth....”
I used to swing just like this until recently. If you're hitting it well and you like your swing, no issues. But I'm guessing you posted because you wanted some feedback. If you want something to work on...Your hand path is like Rory McIlroy's, which is actually quite uncommon. See how your hands drop behind you in the downswing? Then you probably have to aggressively bring them down to your hip while rotating. You …
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u/chilldontkill 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “17 hcp, driver is completely unplayable. Any help for the open club face is welcome”
hand action in the golf swing by elite golf schools ▶ this video
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