Halfway Back and Hold Finish Drill (Tempo & Lag)
Curated PGA Drill by Porzak Golf
Full Swing/Finish
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Intermediate
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Forces the golfer to rely on body rotation to generate speed from a short backswing, promoting lag. Holding the finish trains the body to decelerate in a way that allows the clubhead to lead the hands, rather than flipping.
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
Take the club back only to a halfway point in your backswing (lead arm parallel to the ground).
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Step 2
Swing through, focusing on a 'hammering the nail' feeling by rotating around your left side.
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Step 3
Ensure your left hip and the grip move together.
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Step 4
Hold the finish (hands still leading) to prevent the club from passing your hands immediately after impact.
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.
