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Cushion drill to feel the elbow-in downswing

The coach demonstrates a drill using a cushion held against a wall to feel the start of the downswing. Grab a cushion on the side, swing back to the top counting one-two, then swing down and hit the wall while feeling the right hand move down and the elbow move in close together. The aim is to feel the elbow, a move he says is seen in many of the world's best ball strikers.

Channel: CraigHansonGolf

Watch official source at 1:21

Try it

  1. Grab the cushion on the side like this.
  2. Swing back from here, one, two.
  3. Up to the top, one, two, swing through and hit the wall.
  4. Feel what your elbow is doing.

Why this context matters

Done at home against a wall with a cushion, no ball or club needed.