Patent ID: 8167742

Claim:
A method for using a training strap to improve a golfer's golf stroke, comprising the steps of: providing the training strap, the training strap comprising: a shoulder strap including, a first strap portion, the first strap portion including a first loop formed by folding over an end portion of the first strap portion onto itself and attaching the folded over end portion to the first strap portion; a second strap portion, the second strap portion forming a second loop and passing through the first loop; and a club-end strap including, a third strap portion, the third strap portion including a third loop at an end portion of the third strap portion; using the training strap, attaching the second loop around the golfer's lead shoulder and pulling the second strap portion further through the first loop until the second loop fits snugly; attaching the third loop around a thumb of the golfer, the thumb and the lead shoulder being on the same side of the golfer's body; and adjusting the length of the training strap such that the training strap is taut when the golfer is standing in an upright position.