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Full Swing · Drill

Rehearse a compact preset punch swing

Preset the weight left and forward-press the handle, make a three-quarter backswing, then punch through while trying to stop with the trail arm parallel to the ground. The coach says this can shorten the swing, improve control through impact and the divot, increase distance, and make the motion easier to recreate than one reliant on body movement.

Channel: stayhandsy

Watch official source at 8:20

Try it

  1. Put the weight left and forward press the handle.
  2. Take a three-quarter backswing, then punch and try to stop the club with the trail arm parallel to the ground in the follow-through.
  3. Control the club through impact and get the proper divot.