In Lesson #182, I provide targeted advice for 13-handicap golfers struggling with inconsistent drives. The key issues identified are “leg-locking” during the backswing and an incorrect wrist position that opens the club face. Below are specific solutions to rectify these issues and improve your driving consistency.
Highlights
- 📚 Lesson Objective: Aimed at 13-handicap golfers who are experiencing erratic shots and seeking more consistency off the tee.
- 🎥 Video Analysis: Your setup and path line are mostly fine, but we’re zeroing in on two crucial issues at the top of your backswing.
- 🦵 Issue 1: Leg-Locking: You’re rotating your lower body and hips so far back that your back leg locks or extends fully. This limits your ability to generate speed and force.
- Solution: Reduce the rotation in your backswing and maintain a slight flex in your knee to generate more force from your back leg.
- 🤲 Issue 2: Wrist Cupping: Your left wrist is cupping during the backswing, opening the club face and affecting your shot.
- Solution: Adjust your grip and work on keeping your wrist position more neutral to avoid opening the club face.
- 🎯 Additional Tips for Grip: Make sure your right thumb matches on the correct side of the grip to avoid overusing your hands, particularly the right hand, during the strike.
- 🔄 Importance of Lateral Pivot: A more lateral pivot driven from the back leg will not only generate more force but also help in keeping the club face more closed.
- 📩 Next Steps: Work on these changes and submit your improved swings for further analysis. Good luck!