The Simple Golf Grip Change That Makes Your Swing Feel Easy
Matt Baker explains how adopting a stronger lead-hand grip aligns the wrist joints naturally, simplifying clubface control at impact. By drawing comparisons to tennis and baseball, he demonstrates how proper lead-hand placement eliminates the need for uncomfortable wrist bowing or forced supination. He also shares a one-handed lead arm chipping drill to help golfers feel solid compression and consistent face alignment.
Position your lead hand in a stronger orientation so joint alignment naturally squares the clubface at impact.
Avoid forcing unnatural wrist bowing or heavy supination during the downswing, as it increases injury risk and inconsistency.
Use a vertical chopping/hinging wrist motion rather than rolling your wrists through impact.
Practice single lead-hand chipping to feel natural compression and stable joint alignment.
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