IntermediateFixes: CastingTransition

Feel LAG With The Pump Drill!

Drill by Clay BAllard

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Why this drill works

Teaches the feeling of leading with the hands and storing energy in the wrists.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Go to top of backswing.

  2. 2

    Pump the handle down to waist height, retaining the wrist angle (90 degrees).

  3. 3

    Do this twice ('Pump, Pump').

  4. 4

    On the third one, fire through to a full finish.

Swing issues this drill addresses

CastingEarly releaseEarly ReleaseLagLoss of lagScooping

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