Brit Golf Dad explains the golf terminology 'cuppy,' describing a cupped lead wrist position at the top of the backswing. He breaks down how initial grip positioning naturally influences wrist extension, how cupping allows for increased wrist hinge, and how famous golfers like Ben Hogan utilized a cupped wrist position.
The term 'cuppy' describes a lead wrist that is extended back toward the wristwatch position at the top of the backswing.
A standard two-to-three knuckle grip naturally creates slight wrist cupping at address that maintains into the backswing.
Cupping the wrist allows for greater wrist hinge, facilitating a longer backswing to build speed, rhythm, and smoothness.
With a conventional grip, a cupped wrist keeps the clubface parallel to the lead forearm, aiding proper clubface control.