Bobby Steiner's 'Box' Drill for Early Lag
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Casting | Downswing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Trains a wide-narrow-wide swing path. Placing a box as an obstacle forces you to keep the downswing narrow (retaining wrist angle/lag longer) to avoid hitting the box, preventing early release and casting.
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.
Setup: Place an empty, open-topped box on the ground. Using a box you intend to throw away removes the fear of damaging equipment.
The Goal: Drill teaches a 'wide-narrow-wide' swing path. Be wide on backswing, narrow on downswing (maintaining wrist angle longer), and wide again at finish.
Execution: Measure yourself to the golf ball, then position yourself on the opposite side of the box so that it serves as an obstacle you must avoid on the narrow downswing.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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