Purpose: to gain a feel for the head of the club controlling the swing and the action of the hands.
Set up:
- Address the ball.
- Move clubhead forward of the ball—approximately 1/4 through. This position is the same as the finishing position in practice drill # 1 Left Hand and Arm Only. Shaft will be pointing approximately to a spot 1 metre on the target line in front of the ball and shaft pointing to the body.
Action:
- 3/4 swing—back over the ball.
- Sweep the ball.
- Allow club to sweep through the ball.
Feeling:
- Be aware of the weight of the clubhead as it moves in a smooth pendulum action.
- Feel the clubhead control the hand action.
- There should be no additional force during impact.
- The action is similar to the back swing and hitting of a baseball.

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Purpose: to gain a feel for the head of the club controlling the swing and the action of the hands.
Set up:
- Address the ball.
- Move clubhead forward of the ball—approximately 1/4 through. This position is the same as the finishing position in practice drill # 1 Left Hand and Arm Only. Shaft will be pointing approximately to a spot 1 metre on the target line in front of the ball and shaft pointing to the body.
Action:
- 3/4 swing—back over the ball.
- Sweep the ball.
- Allow club to sweep through the ball.
Feeling:
- Be aware of the weight of the clubhead as it moves in a smooth pendulum action.
- Feel the clubhead control the hand action.
- There should be no additional force during impact.
- The action is similar to the back swing and hitting of a baseball.
