Cupping my wrist...

[StrangelyBrown]

Hi guys,
I'm pretty sure that I cup my wrist on the back swing.
If I didn't un-cup on the way down what result would you expect to see?
I've been hitting some shots that look like shanks (45* right) but I'm starting to think that I've had the club wide open, followed by a lot of pulled shots that I think is me over compensating and closing the face.
As I making any sense?
Cheers,
SB.

 

[SocketRocket]

If you cup your left wrist back this will open the clubface of not flattened. Try hitting some half shots with a nine iron while keeping your right wrists cupped through the shot, this will prevent the left wrist from cupping or flipping.

 

[JustOne]

Sounds like you are swinging over the top (outside the line) a little, hitting the ball with the clubface closed (most shanks are hit this way) and if you don't shank it then there's a good chance you just pull it left.

 

[Foxholer]

You could also try just swinging 1-handed, left-handed. That should make it pretty obvious whether you are cupping or not.

Also a good drill, actually hitting a ball, but start off with half swings - or less! Flight should be a gentle draw.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Thanks chaps... will try to get a video at some point soon which may show some obvious flaw.

James - what you've described sounds very familiar.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Another thought... would something like a Swingyde prevent me from cupping?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SWINGYDE-or...I256/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358322826&sr=8-1

Cheers
SB

 

[JustOne]

It's not necessarily bad to cup your wrist... it depends what else is going on in your swing.... however it does fit in with a 2-plane swing rather more than a 1-plane. Your over the top path, probable flipping and perhaps even your grip are areas that will still need looking in to. Did you post a swing vid anywhere?

I haven't heard any bad words about the swingyde at all.... I'd say that would be a choice that you can make for yourself.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

It's not necessarily bad to cup your wrist... it depends what else is going on in your swing.... however it does fit in with a 2-plane swing rather more than a 1-plane.

I'm not sure what I do, but the more I read about 1 plane the more I like it, fewer moving parts, less 'armsy', using the bigger muscles to make the power etc...

Your over the top path, probable flipping and perhaps even your grip are areas that will still need looking in to. Did you post a swing vid anywhere?

I did post one a long time ago where I was very OTT. I'm hoping that the practice I've done with the headcover drill and starting the down swing with my left hip has mitigated that to a certain degree. I'll try to get a video at some point.

I haven't heard any bad words about the swingyde at all.... I'd say that would be a choice that you can make for yourself.

Well, I've got £20 from my Christmas money left

Cheers James, fascinating as always :thup:

 

[Val]

Another thought... would something like a Swingyde prevent me from cupping?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SWINGYDE-or...I256/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358322826&sr=8-1

Cheers
SB

Big Patrick swears by this.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Big Patrick swears by this.

Aye, I've just found his review. I think I'll pick one up.

 

[Curls]

Aye, I've just found his review. I think I'll pick one up.

+1, great little aid, when I used it first it fell straight into place so I was worried it didnt work, then my buddy tried it and it missed his arm by 5 inches! Still in any doubt watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BqNKQVKiXw

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Thanks dude, good video