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Then let the forefinger of the right hand rest across the back of the left fingers.

Lift up the right forefinger on the right hand and let the left hand slide up the grip until it touches the third finger on the right hand. Place the left hand underneath the right on the grip. The right thumb should sit directly on top of the grip.Ģ. After sitting the grip comfortably in this position, wrap the right hand over the grip so the palm faces towards the target and the back of the right hand faces away from the target. Take hold of the putter grip with the right hand (for right handed golfers) and let the grip run through the center of the palm, up through the life line. Probably the greatest positive effect the reverse putting grip can have is to help stop the wrists breaking down through the stroke and 'flicking' at the ball.ġ. This can help bring the relationship between the left and right hand into balance and not have one fight the other for control. The reverse putting grip also helps nullify the weak hand / strong hand relationship by putting more control in the left hand (for a right handed golfer). With the standard right hand below left grip, the lower shoulder (the right) can become too dominant and control the stroke. By bringing the shoulders level, golfers can easily rock them back and through the ball. The reverse putting stroke is promoted as the 'natural' way to hold a putter as it brings the shoulders level at address. It is used by some of the world's best putters including Padraig Harrington and Jim Furyk. A reverse putting grip or cross handed putting grip sees the weaker hand, left hand for a right handed golfer, placed below the stronger hand on the putting grip.