Staying Behind the Ball with the Driver
| Target Fault | Focus Area | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Head and Chest Ahead of the Ball (Driver) | Downswing | Driver |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Many golfers shift the lower and upper body together, so the chest opens early, the head drifts level with or past the ball and the swing becomes all hands with the lead wrist breaking down. Turning the head away as you start down keeps it behind the ball, as tour players do, and lets the lower body lead.
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.
Set up with your driver and swing to the top.
Start down slowly, turning your head away from the target as the lower body begins to move.
Stop at the delivery position and check: head back behind the ball, chest and lead shoulder still closed.
Repeat the slow move a few times, then hit drivers with the same feeling.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Shifting the lower and upper body together so the chest opens too quickly.
- Going all hands from the top so the lead wrist breaks down and power is lost.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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