Golf
Ball-Then-Turf Compression Drill
Stop scooping and flipping through impact
8 min
3 sets of 10
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Set up with the ball on a slightly raised tuft of grass or low tee.
- 2Feel the hands stay ahead of the clubhead through impact, striking ball then turf.
- 3Hold the finish and check the lead wrist is flat, not cupped, at the follow-through.
- 4Progress to a flat lie once compression is consistent.
What to focus on
Hands leading the clubhead through impact for a descending strike.
Common mistake
Flipping or scooping the wrists to help the ball into the air, causing thin contact.