Trail Heel Wedge Drill
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Early extension | Downswing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Forces the golfer to keep the trail foot grounded and create depth with the lead hip, rather than thrusting the trail hip forward which causes the heel to lift.
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.
Setup: Place a wedge under your trail heel at address.
Make a normal backswing.
Downswing: Focus on pulling the lead hip back to match the trail hip.
Keep pressure on the wedge. If the trail heel lifts (early extension), the wedge will drop.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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