Stop at Impact Drill (Brake Drill)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Chicken wing | Impact |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Trying to stop the club requires the body to 'brace' and the hands to pull back on the handle. This opposing force catapults the clubhead past the hands (release), preventing the lead arm from buckling (chicken wing) to absorb the energy.
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.
Take a medium iron (e.g., 9-iron).
Hit the ball as hard as you can.
Attempt to STOP the swing immediately after impact (jam on the brakes).
Do not let the club swing through to a full finish.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill
Going to the range to practice this drill?
Save your 1 Free AI Swing Analysis Credit now. We'll send your pass and our 2-minute camera setup checklist directly to your phone so you're ready when you step onto the mat.
Already have a swing video on this device? Analyze it now
