Golf
Towel-Behind-Ball Contact Constraint
Ground-first contact
8 min
2 sets of 5 controlled shots.
Beginner
Why this drill
Provide immediate external feedback for moving the strike bottom forward.
Setup
Place a small towel or soft headcover several inches behind the ball, starting farther away for longer clubs.
How to perform it
- 1Hit controlled shots without contacting the soft object.
Key feel
Reach ball before the ground without chopping downward.
Success cue
Clean ball contact while missing the rear constraint.
Recommended reps
2 sets of 5 controlled shots.
Progression
Gradually reduce distance only if technique remains functional.
Common mistake
Making an artificially steep chop to avoid the towel.