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Ashley Knoll Golf explains a simplified rule for golf grip placement: your trail hand should maintain its natural starting orientation throughout the swing. Whether your trail hand rests on top, on the side, or underneath the club, matching your swing to your natural hand setup helps eliminate overthinking and builds a more repeatable motion.

• Identify where your trail hand naturally sits on the club at address (top, side, or bottom).
• Keep your trail hand in its starting orientation throughout the swing rather than forcing a standard grip.
• Avoid copying tour pros blindly—match your grip blueprint to players with similar natural hand positions.
• Simplifying grip mechanics helps stop overcomplicating swing thoughts and improves overall consistency.

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