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Different Golf Grips: Marion Ricordeau

Name: Different Golf Grips: Marion Ricordeau
Uploaded: 2020-03-06T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 22 s
Channel: Marion Ricordeau
Description: The grip refers to how you position your hands on the club. Marion Ricordeau, a world university champion, breaks down the basics: how to achieve a neutral grip, how to check it using the “V” shape of your hands, and how to position your fingers along the shaft.

The grip refers to how you position your hands on the club. Marion Ricordeau, a world university champion, breaks down the basics: how to achieve a neutral grip, how to check it using the “V” shape of your hands, and how to position your fingers along the shaft.

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To be continued

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What the lesson shows

Marion Ricordeau points out that in golf, when viewed from the front, There's only one right way to position your hands: the neutral grip, to avoid affecting the swing and the ball's spin. For a right-hander, you start by placing your left hand, thumb along the handle, in line with the club. Next, place your right hand on top of your left hand, with your left thumb resting inside your right palm.

To check, look at the V shape formed between your thumb and index finger on each hand: Both V's point toward the right armpit. Below the handle, however, you have a free choice: Three options for the fingers, place your little finger on the other hand, cross your index finger and little finger, or stack your hands in a baseball grip. There’s no right or wrong choice—it’s just a matter of comfort.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Place your left hand on the club grip, with your thumb along the shaft (for right-handers).
Place your right hand on top of your left hand, with your left thumb tucked inside your right palm.
Look at the V-shapes formed between your thumb and index finger: they should point toward your right armpit.
Choose the position of your fingers on the neck: pinky down, crossed fingers, or baseball grip.
Check the front view again before playing.

Key Takeaways

When viewed from the front, there's only one correct way: the neutral grip.

Left hand first, with your thumb along the neck.

The left thumb rests in the palm of the right hand.

The two V-shapes formed by the thumb and index finger point toward the right armpit.

Finger placement under the handle: stacked, crossed, or baseball-style, depending on what's most comfortable for you.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing your hands on the club without checking that your grip is neutral, which affects the ball's trajectory.
Make sure the V-shapes formed by your hands are pointing somewhere other than toward your right armpit.
Believing that there is only one correct finger position on the neck.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Complete grip before each shot
Check the two veins leading to the right armpit
Try out the three finger positions to find the most comfortable one

Your Questions

What is a neutral grip in golf?

This is a grip in which the hands are as neutral as possible, so as not to affect the swing or the ball's spin. According to Marion Ricordeau, the V-shapes formed between the thumb and index finger should point toward the right armpit.

What are the different types of finger grips?

Three options: place your little finger on the other hand, cross your index finger and little finger, or place one hand on top of the other in a baseball grip. The choice depends on what feels most comfortable to you.

In what order should you place your hands?

For a right-handed person, start with the left hand, with the thumb along the neck, then place the right hand on top, with the left thumb tucked into the right palm.

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