Feel LAG With The Pump Drill!
Curated PGA Drill by Clay BAllard
Transition
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Intermediate
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Teaches the feeling of leading with the hands and storing energy in the wrists.
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
Go to top of backswing.
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Step 2
Pump the handle down to waist height, retaining the wrist angle (90 degrees).
- 3
Step 3
Do this twice ('Pump, Pump').
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Step 4
On the third one, fire through to a full finish.
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.
