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Golf: Clap and hold

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To encourage players to get into a correct grip routine and technique for the long game.
Players begin by holding their hands either side of the shaft and then clap the shaft with the palms facing one another.
Slide the hand furthest from the target down, close the fingers with the thumbs pointing down the centre of the shaft, but ensure that the hands are still close together.

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Encourage inexperienced players to do this whenever they pick up a new club
This will allow them to find a comfortable grip for the various clubs available

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Lift and check

To encourage the pupil to check the club face aim in relation to the hold

Encourage the pupil to take their completed hold of the club then lift the club up to waist height in front of them (1). The front leading edge of the clubface should be vertical and the pupil should check for correct hold (2).

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Small Step - Bigger Step

To encourage the players to adopt the correct stance and ball position for the long game

Encourage the player to stand with the feet together pointing toward the ball

Move the foot nearest to the target around a club head width

Then move the rear foot to shoulder width (2/3 club head widths)

This should position the ball 4-5cm inside the left heel.

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Coins

To encourage the pupil to check for a correct hold technique.

Pupils begin by taking their completed hold of the club.

Take a coin and place it between the pupil's thumb and forefinger.

The pupil should be able to hold a coin between the thumb and forefinger of both hands.

The coins should point towards the rear shoulder.

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