Backswing & TakeawayBeginnerFixes: Across the line

This Split Hand Grip Drill Will Fix Your Swing FAST!

Curated PGA Drill by US GOLF TV

Focus Area

Backswing

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner

Video walkthrough by US GOLF TVWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Splitting the hands on the grip exaggerates hand and wrist feedback, so a cupped lead wrist or extra arm travel that leads to an across-the-line position becomes obvious and easier to self-correct.

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

    Split your hands apart on the grip: lead hand at the top of the grip, trail hand lowered a few inches down the shaft.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Take slow backswing reps with the hands split, feeling how the gap makes it obvious if the wrists over-hinge or the arms travel too far.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Focus on keeping the lead wrist flatter, not cupped, since the split grip makes a cupped wrist and extra arm travel easier to feel and correct.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Once the backswing feels controlled with the split grip, return to a normal grip and try to repeat the same shorter, flatter-wristed feeling.

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

Cupped lead wristAcross the lineExcess arm travelWrist control

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