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Bend an alignment rod to rehearse impact

Set an alignment rod against resistance in the ground or a mat so it can bend. Push down and pull up against it, then let the tip drag along before pushing up through the shot to rehearse impact pressure.

Channel: Mark Immelman

Watch official source at 25:48

Try it

  1. Set the alignment rod with resistance in the ground or a mat.
  2. Push down and pull up to get some bend in the shaft.
  3. Let the tip of the alignment rod drag along and then push up through the shot.