Hinge-First Wrist Set Drill
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Laid Off | Takeaway |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
A laid-off position is often caused by stiff wrists that don't set the club early, letting it roll behind the body as the shoulders turn. Hinging the wrists first, before turning, forces the club into a neutral position early and prevents it rolling into a flat, laid-off shaft angle.
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: take your normal address position to the ball.
The Hinge: without turning your shoulders yet, hinge your wrists so the club shaft becomes parallel to the ground.
The Turn: from that hinged position, turn your shoulders to complete the rest of the backswing.
Hit practice shots using this hinge-then-turn sequence to train the feel, gradually blending it back into a single fluid motion.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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