Three Point Grip Variations
There is no “perfect” or “best” way to form the Three Point Grip. The point of the Three Point is to get the index finger up on the handle so that the rod is re-positioned in the hand relative to the forearm, allowing the wrist to be used fully on both the backcast and forward cast. The index finger is not merely positioned along the side of the handle, but rather is positioned either on top of, or on the upper outer side of the handle. In this position, the finger clearly re-aligns the rod so that it is at about a 30-degree angle to the bones of the forearm when the wrist is bent fully back (bending the wrist so that the thumb comes closer to the forearm).
Note the three variations of the Three Point Grip shown below. They all work just fine. Pick and choose as it feels best to your own anatomy.
Variation 1 as seen from the top. The thumb and the tip of the index finger are both on the centerline of the handle.
Variation 1 as seen from the side The thumb and the tip of the index finger are both on the centerline of the handle.
Variation 2 as seen from the top. The thumb remains on the top of the handle and the forefinger is shifted so that it rests slightly to the outside of the centerline of the handle.
Variation 2 as seen from the side. The thumb remains on the top of the handle and the forefinger is shifted so that it rests slightly to the outside of the centerline of the handle.
Variation 3 as sen from above. The thumb is shifted away from the centerline and toward the inside of the handle, and the index finger is shifted onto the centerline of the handle.
Variation 3 as sen from the side. The thumb is shifted away from the centerline and toward the inside of the handle, and the index finger is shifted onto the centerline of the handle.