Transition & DownswingIntermediateFixes: Getting Stuck

Upside Down Extension Drill (Hand Speed)

Curated PGA Drill by Kerrod Gray Golf

Focus Area

Transition

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Video walkthrough by Kerrod Gray GolfWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Counteracts the tendency to drag the handle close to the body (narrowing) which causes stuck shots. Pushing the hands out creates width and tension in the lead side, syncing the arm speed with the body pivot.

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

    Hold the club upside down.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Make a backswing and then extend the club OUT away from the body in transition.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Try to speed up the hands behind you while the lower body rotates forward.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Feel the 'whipping' effect and width created by pushing the hands away.

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

Getting StuckNarrow DownswingSlow Hand SpeedLate Arms

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Stop Getting Stuck in the Downswing

You get stuck when your lower body outraces your arms in the downswing, trapping the club too far behind you and forcing a block or a flippy snap hook. Fix it by syncing arm speed to your pivot, keeping the trail elbow in front of your torso, and squaring the clubface earlier so you can rotate through without stalling.

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