L-to-L Half Swings
Half swings that set an L going back and rebuild it through, to train hinge and release.
Use this if
Your hinge and release feel unclear.
The fault
No clear hinge going back, or a release that comes too early or barely happens.
Steps
- Set up with a wedge or 9-iron
- Swing back until the lead arm is level and the shaft points straight up
- Turn through, letting the wrists unhinge at the bottom
- Finish with the trail arm level and the shaft pointing straight up again
- Listen for the swish at the bottom, not before
L back, L through
Reps
3 x 10 swings with a wedge, then 10 balls at the same length
Why it works
A short swing with a set L going back (lead arm level, shaft up) and a rebuilt L going through (trail arm level, shaft up) makes the hinge and release the whole job, while the body still drives the small turn.
You need
Club, ball
At home
Ball optional; a wedge into a mat or the turf works at home if space allows.
More Wrist Action drills
Lower It With the Trail Arm
Lower the club with the trail arm, not the wrists, so the hinge lasts into delivery
Let-Go Release
The trail hand comes off past impact so the club can release freely instead of holding on
Pull the Grip Through
Hands lead and the lead wrist stays flat so the shaft leans forward instead of flipping