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Full Swing · Drill

Use lead-hand swings to feel toe and heel control

For lead-hand-only swings, the coach pairs the lead thumb with control of the toe and the pinky pad with control of the heel. He recommends holding the twist, applying those pressures, and starting with a little weight left and a slightly pre-closed body.

Channel: stayhandsy

Watch official source at 14:27

Try it

  1. Get the twist back.
  2. Hold the twist, push with the pinky pad, and then allow the thumb to push.
  3. You should have a little weight left and a little bit of even also pre-close.