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Drill: squeeze a ball between your forearms

Whether you are swing type one or two, this one drill aims to maximize power and minimize miss shots: grab a seven iron, tee the ball up so you're not hitting off the deck, and squeeze a ball between your forearms while making easy swings. The speaker says it helps maximize swing speed and the efficiency of your turn within your range of motion; for a bent lead arm it encourages you to bend less, because if you bend you might drop the ball.

Channel: Golf with Aimee

Watch official source at 8:23

Try it

  1. grab your seven iron, tee down your ball so you're not hitting off the deck
  2. squeeze the ball between your forearms
  3. make easy swings in the beginning

Why this context matters

A senior-focused drill for players who make a short backswing or bend the lead arm.