Headcover Under the Lead Arm Takeaway Drill
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Outside takeaway | Takeaway |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Keeping a headcover pinned under the lead armpit gives instant feedback when the arms separate from the torso; training the chest and core to initiate the takeaway keeps the club connected and on a better path away from the ball instead of the arms pushing it outside.
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.
Tuck a headcover, or a glove, snugly under your lead armpit at address.
Make slow half-swings, keeping the headcover trapped in place as you start the club away with chest and torso rotation rather than your arms.
If the headcover drops during the takeaway, the lead arm has disconnected and pushed the club away from the body early: reset and repeat.
Gradually build from half-swings to fuller swings while keeping the headcover in place through the takeaway.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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