Release Drill

Purpose: to gain a feel for the head of the club controlling the swing and the action of the hands.

Set up:

  1. Address the ball.
  2. 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:

  1. 3/4 swing—back over the ball.
  2. Sweep the ball.
  3. Allow club to sweep through the ball.

Feeling:

  1. Be aware of the weight of the clubhead as it moves in a smooth pendulum action.
  2. Feel the clubhead control the hand action.
  3. There should be no additional force during impact.
  4. 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:

  1. Address the ball.
  2. 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:

  1. 3/4 swing—back over the ball.
  2. Sweep the ball.
  3. Allow club to sweep through the ball.

Feeling:

  1. Be aware of the weight of the clubhead as it moves in a smooth pendulum action.
  2. Feel the clubhead control the hand action.
  3. There should be no additional force during impact.
  4. The action is similar to the back swing and hitting of a baseball.