Transition & DownswingAdvancedFixes: Cupping

The Motorcycle Drill (Flatten Wrist)

Curated PGA Drill by Hack Motion

Focus Area

Transition

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Advanced

Video walkthrough by Hack MotionWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Flexing the wrist closes the clubface early, removing the need to flip at impact. Essential for compressing the ball.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Go to the top of the swing.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Rev the handle like a motorcycle throttle with your lead hand.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    This bows (flexes) the lead wrist.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Hold this flex as you rotate through.

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.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

Open FaceSliceHigh Weak Shots

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Stop Flipping at Impact

Flipping happens when your wrists release the clubhead past your hands before impact, usually to square an open face or rescue a stalled body turn. Fix it by keeping the lead wrist flat (or slightly bowed) through the strike, squaring the face earlier in the downswing, and rotating your body through impact so your hands can stay ahead of the clubhead.

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