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Full Swing · Drill

Rehearse the trail heel down before adding speed

The instructor rehearses a small knee flex and a held position, then has the student make practice swings while keeping the right heel down longer. He asks for easy swings to feel the motion and says speed can be added after the movement is established.

Channel: Todd Graves

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Try it

  1. Flex your knee just a little bit.
  2. Hold there for a second.
  3. Do a couple practice swings.
  4. Keep that right heel down a little longer.
  5. Don't swing hard; try to feel that motion.
  6. Add speed when you get it.