Getting the hands in front of the clubhead

[KJT123]

My pro has identified this as a problem for me - where I have the hands too far back at impact. He gave me a drill to do and sure enough video analysis showed that the drill made my hands get into the perfect position - in line with left pocket.

However I'm having some trouble implementing this drill into a full swing. Anyone else have any drills I can try?

 

[guest100718]

My pro has identified this as a problem for me - where I have the hands too far back at impact. He gave me a drill to do and sure enough video analysis showed that the drill made my hands get into the perfect position - in line with left pocket.

However I'm having some trouble implementing this drill into a full swing. Anyone else have any drills I can try?

I have the same problem, the pro has recommended using an impact bag.

 

[USER1999]

Loadls will have the same problem, but most won't know they do.

This is a very difficult thing to change in my view. I've been working on it for 18.months, and I'm not yet there.

I don't think there is a magic quick fix, it just takes a lot of practice and time.

 

[Doh]

Have a look on youtube for vids on creating Lag. Hermon Williams is good or try "The Lag Doctor"

 

[Foxholer]

While creating lag is very likely a good thing, from the description it's impact position that is the 'issue'.

The myth that the swing merely returns the body and club to the address position certainly doesn't help!

Here's a pair of pics showing the vast difference. http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgu...wAUoLXBMmM0wWaiYH4Dg&ved=0CEAQ9QEwAw&dur=1015

Try 'practicing' the impact position more!

 

[pbrown7582]

Another here who has been diagnosed with this fault, amongst others... Hard to change a position but only practice practice practice will do it. You need to feel you are over exaggerating to start with.

 

[chrisd]

It is something that I've been working on recently and the strike is awesome when you get it right

This video explains it really well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGmpcKBqGe0

 

[duncan mackie]

18 months of hell - last 2 months have seen huge progress, and a need to constantly re-assess clubing distances... I'm alsmost up to forum average :thup:

in my case the real breakthrough came with hours of pitching practice (half swing lob wedge shots) and a focus on feeling the hands lead the clubhead through impact that is hard to focus on in the full swing - eventually it becomes a habit (I don't like the term muscle memory) in all swings.

 

[hacker_al]

I have trouble with this fault. My pro gave me a drill with a towel. Place the towel flat on the mat/floor so it is about 3 inches behind the ball at address and focus on missing the towel but making contact with the floor. Not easy to start with but does work.

 

[chrisd]

I made the breakthrough when I swung with rhythm and concentrated on keeping the angle in the right wrist for as long as possible through impact. I also take a practise swing and ensure that the impact on the ground is way past the ball position

 

[KJT123]

It is something that I've been working on recently and the strike is awesome when you get it right

This video explains it really well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGmpcKBqGe0

Excellent video, many thanks.

 

[kid2]

Try hitting punch shots with mid and long irons.... That's roughly the feeling you should have........ If you were caught with a tree in front of you with a low hanging branch that you needed to clear..... It'll definitely get you out of flipping at the ball....

 

[bobmac]

If you lose the wrist angles early in the downswing, the club will approach the ball on a shallow angle of attack. (Like a plane coming into land.)
To keep the lag you need to increase the angle of attack
If you miss the back ball and hit the front one, you will increase the lag.

[video=youtube;bJ2oBmW37eY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ2oBmW37eY&list=PL7Uf2W3sfvqYBJ3OUldKvQT7ZWYEmPOyW[/video]

 

[lyden]

Am i right in thinking its difficult / impossible to do if your arms are leading the rotation?

 

[SGC001]

To go with some of the other suggestions, you could also try hitting a shortish iron out of a divot.

 

[SocketRocket]

The attached link is one of the best explanations I have seen of how the hands should work to create good impact.

http://www.aroundhawaii.com/lifestyle/health_and_fitness/2007-11_tigers_impact_position_how_to_achieve_it.html