Vertical Wrist Set (Anti-Flat)
Curated PGA Drill by Porzak Golf
Takeaway
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Advanced
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Laid off swings often start too flat. Vertical wrist hinge creates the necessary height and steepness early to prevent laying it off late.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
In the takeaway, focus on hinging the thumbs UP toward the sky.
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Step 2
Do not roll the forearms (which points the club horizontally).
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Step 3
Feel 'Thumbs Up' early in the backswing.
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Step 4
This keeps the clubhead outside the hands and steepens the shaft.
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.
