Bobby Steiner's 'Box' Drill for Early Lag
Curated PGA Drill by Bobby Steiner
Downswing
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Beginner
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
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Setup: Place an empty, open-topped box on the ground (1:09-1:12). Using a box you intend to throw away removes the fear of damaging equipment (1:16-1:20).
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Step 2
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 (1:26-1:31).
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Step 3
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.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
