Towel Whip
Swing a towel like a club to learn to let it fall at the top, then turn and snap.
TransitionWrist ActionHand Speed
Use this if
You throw the club from the top; good at home.
The fault
Rushing down from the top with the hands and throwing away the wrist angle early.
Steps
- Hold one end of a golf towel like a grip; knot the far end
- Swing it to the top and let it fall onto your back
- Start down by turning the hips toward the target
- Let the towel snap just past where the ball would be
- Hit balls with the same let-it-fall feel
Let it fall, then turn and snap
Reps
10 towel swings, then 5 balls; repeat twice
Why it works
A towel only snaps if you let it fall behind you and turn first; throw it from the top and it goes limp. That gives instant feedback on a rushed change of direction.
You need
Towel
At home
Ideal at home: no club or ball needed. A knot in the far end adds weight and a louder snap.
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