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Trail hand only drill for bunker release

For golfers who under-release in the bunker, isolate the release with a trail-hand-only drill (usable at home). Grip the club below centre on the grip, put your lead hand on your shoulder, in your pocket or behind your back, and swing with the trail hand only. Removing the lead hand encourages the club head to pass the grip and release rather than dragging through.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 22:56

Try it

  1. grip it towards the bottom, certainly below centre on the grip
  2. put your hand on your shoulder or put it in your pocket or behind your back
  3. swing with your trail hand so it encourages the clubhead to pass the grip