Alignment Stick Bump Drill (Extension)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Sliding | Downswing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Prevents the 'slide' where the knees stay buckled and the body drifts. Forces an early re-centering of mass over the lead leg, allowing for a powerful vertical extension through the ball.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Place an alignment stick vertically in the ground about a fist-length outside your lead hip.
Make a backswing.
Transition: Shift both lower and upper body forward to lightly 'bump' the stick.
Impact/Finish: Extend up tall, keeping the belt buckle on the line of the stick. Do not stay down or buckled.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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