Split-Hand Drill
Curated PGA Drill by Malaska
Impact
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Intermediate
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Quiets the hands and forces the torso to control the clubface rate of closure.
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 your normal grip, then slide trail hand down 3 inches.
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Step 2
Make slow swings.
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Step 3
Feel the body rotation square the face.
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Step 4
The split grip prevents the hands from flipping the club over aggressively.
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.
