Clubface so shut

[golfer24]

Hi trying to help my friend with his shut clubface problem. We have weakened the grip in both hands yet this still hasn't made much if any difference to the clubface. Any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF9Bgu7wFoo

Regards

Matthew

 

[golfbulldog]

Hi Matt, video cuts short but lest frame ( just before release ) looks like the clubface is shut compared with the back of the left wrist ( difficult to judge )... is your mate regripping back to his preferred stronger grip without you noticing?

The other reason for shut face at impact is flipping... got any face on footage?

 

[Ryan Smither]

in this video...left hand grip is S-T-R-O-N-G...

are you saying that you have fixed it since?

have you worked with him on making a more lengthy swing?

 

[Brian Manzella]

REGRIP on aisle 9!!!

He is regripping it!!!

Match the grip up "Manzella Neutral" style, and put a small piece of paper or two in a place (or places) under the hands so that if they regrip, the paper will "fly away."

Trust me—it will work like charm!

 

[cmartingolf]

another tip for ya

Have him hit some shots hovering the club off the ground. Just so long as the weight of the club is in his hands and not on the ground. The regrip normally takes place when the club is resting on the ground and the player regrips and snatches the club away.....like your buddy. Otherwise, good lookin' action.

 

[golfer24]

Thanks Guys,
I just received my mates face on swing and yep he has a re-gripping problem much easier to see on the face on and yes Ryan a strong left hand grip. Brian you recommend turning that left hand a knuckle to the left.

Thanks for all your help

Matthew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUGXSiyubpU

 

[Ryan Smither]

not a bad move...I'd get him not re-gripping it and then come back with some closer video (zoomed in further) of his full shots (that is assuming that these are punch shots)...also, if you can get these new video clips (front shot and down the line), let us know what kind of ball flight the new grip is causing...

 

[Brian Manzella]

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Have him hit some shots hovering the club off the ground. Just so long as the weight of the club is in his hands and not on the ground. The regrip normally takes place when the club is resting on the ground and the player regrips and snatches the club away.....like your buddy. Otherwise, good lookin' action.

Great tip.