IntermediateFixes: CastingFull Swing/Finish

Halfway Back and Hold Finish Drill (Tempo & Lag)

Drill by Porzak Golf

Video demonstration of Halfway Back and Hold Finish Drill (Tempo & Lag)
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Why this drill works

Forces the golfer to rely on body rotation to generate speed from a short backswing, promoting lag. Holding the finish trains the body to decelerate in a way that allows the clubhead to lead the hands, rather than flipping.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Take the club back only to a halfway point in your backswing (lead arm parallel to the ground).

  2. 2

    Swing through, focusing on a 'hammering the nail' feeling by rotating around your left side.

  3. 3

    Ensure your left hip and the grip move together.

  4. 4

    Hold the finish (hands still leading) to prevent the club from passing your hands immediately after impact.

Swing issues this drill addresses

Loss of lagLag generationEarly ReleaseOveractive armsRushingClubhead passing hands

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