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Most golfers think they’d notice if their lead wrist was cupped at the top. They film their swing, pause the video, and eyeball it.

The problem is that wrist angles are subtle. Just a few degrees of extension can leave the clubface open without you realizing it. The result is weak fades, blocks, or shots that lack compression.

On the way down, many golfers instinctively throw their hands to square the face. What started as a small wrist issue at the top turns into inconsistent contact at impact.

In this guide, you’ll learn what a cupped wrist actually is, how to know for sure if you have it, and how to fix it without guessing.

Cupped Lead Wrist at the Top (Key Takeaways)

  • A cupped lead wrist at the top opens the clubface early, forces timing-based compensations, and leads to inconsistent contact and lost distance.
  • You can try mirrors or video to get a rough idea, but small wrist angle differences are hard to judge reliably without measurement.
  • You can start practicing with awareness drills, but improvement requires confirming your wrist position at the top and training the transition.
  • The most reliable way to diagnose and practice fixing a cupped wrist is with HackMotion, which provides real-time feedback instead of guesswork.

What Is a Cupped Wrist at the Top of the Backswing – and Why It’s a Problem

If your lead wrist is cupped at the top of the backswing, it quietly opens the clubface and makes solid contact much harder than it should be.

Even when the swing feels decent, this one position can force you to compensate on your downswing.

A cupped wrist means the lead wrist bends back toward the forearm at the top of the swing, instead of staying flat or slightly bowed. For a right-handed golfer, this shows up as the back of the left hand arched at the top.

wrists at the top of the backswing

Because you can’t clearly see or feel your wrist at the top, you don’t notice the cupping itself.

You notice the ball starting right, the weak fade that won’t go away, or iron shots that feel high and glancing instead of compressed.

Even a small amount of cupping opens the clubface early, forcing timing-based saves at impact — flipping, stalling, or manipulating the face — just to get the ball started on line.

That’s why there is so much inconsistency in the shots you are hitting.

How to Diagnose a Cupped Wrist

Weak contact or inconsistent ball flight doesn’t automatically mean you have a cupped wrist. Many swing issues can produce similar results, which is why guessing based on shots alone often sends golfers in the wrong direction.

Before trying to fix anything, you need to know whether your lead wrist is actually cupped at the top of the backswing. There are three common ways golfers try to diagnose it.

1. Using a Mirror

A mirror can help you rehearse positions and get a rough idea of your wrist at the top.

The problem is that mirrors only show your swing in slow, controlled rehearsal.

When you move slowly, you can “place” your wrist where you want it. But a real swing, with speed and the intent to hit a ball is different. As soon as you add speed and contact, your body shifts into an athletic motion, and the wrist position often changes.

What looks flat in a slow rehearsal can become clearly cupped at full speed.

Mirrors are useful for awareness but they don’t show you what your wrists actually do when it matters.

2. Using Video

Video is more useful than a mirror because you can capture your swing at full speed and pause it at the top.

But video has real limitations, especially when it comes to wrist angles.

  • The first limitation is that camera angle matters more than most golfers realize. If the camera is slightly too far inside, too far outside, too high, or too low, a cupped wrist can actually look flat on screen. Perspective can hide several degrees of extension, especially in a down-the-line view.
  • Second, video shows a 3D movement in 2D. Small wrist changes, 5 to 10 degrees of extension, are difficult to see, but that amount is enough to noticeably open the clubface.

Coaches use video effectively because they know what to look for and how to interpret it.

But without that context, it’s easy to misjudge your wrist and assume it “looks fine” — even when it’s creating ball-flight problems.

3. Measuring the Wrist Directly

Instead of guessing from mirrors or camera angles, you can measure your wrist directly.

HackMotion is a wearable wrist sensor that straps onto your lead wrist and tracks your wrist movement throughout the swing.

There’s no camera angle to manage and no interpretation required. You can see whether your wrist is cupped, flat, or flexed, and by how much, immediately.

If you don’t know for sure whether your wrist is cupped, it’s impossible to know whether you’re fixing the right problem.

wrist position at the top of the backswing - flat vs cupped lead wrist

HackMotion doesn’t just measure your wrist, it provides real-time feedback during your swing, shows your exact wrist angle at key positions like the top and impact, and includes guided drills inside the app to help you train a better pattern.

The goal isn’t to chase one perfect number. Wrist angles are relative to your grip and swing pattern, which is why HackMotion uses target ranges instead of a single “ideal” value.

How to Practice Fixing a Cupped Wrist

Once you’ve confirmed that your lead wrist is cupped at the top, the next step is practicing a better wrist position and being able to confirm you’re actually doing it.

Here are three drills to get you started:

Drill 1: Credit Card / Ruler Awareness Drill

This is a simple awareness drill many golfers start with. Place a credit card, ruler, spoon, or tee along the back of your lead wrist and make slow rehearsals to the top of the backswing.

If you cup your wrist too much you’ll feel the pressure of the barrier you chose (ruler, spoon etc.). This drill can help you recognize what less cupping feels like.

The limitation is that a flat wrist at the top is relative, not absolute. Wrist position depends on grip and setup. With a stronger grip, a small amount of extension can be normal. With a weaker grip, the same position may already be too much.

The problem is you will have no way to know if you’re getting better once the object is removed. It’s simply an awareness only drill.

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How to do it

  • Place a credit card, ruler, spoon, or tee along the back of your lead wrist (the side facing away from your palm).
  • Take your normal setup and make a slow backswing to the top.
  • At the top, check the feel: the goal is less “break back” in the lead wrist (less cupping).
  • Make 5–10 slow rehearsals, stopping at the top each time.
  • Then make a few slow swings without the tool and try to keep the same feel.

Drill 2: Top Drill

HackMotion includes built-in interactive drills inside the app, powered by your real wrist data.

The Top Drill removes the guesswork from the same checkpoint you practiced in the first drill.

You swing to the top and pause. The sensor immediately measures your lead wrist angle and shows whether it’s cupped, flat, or flexed, and by how much. You’re not judging it visually or relying on feel. You’re seeing the exact number.

You repeat this process until you can consistently reach your target wrist range at the top.

Over time, that builds a reliable reference for where your wrist actually needs to be.

HackMotion Top Drill

Swing to the top of the swing and stop. If you are in the green zone, your wrist is not cupped. If you are in the red zone, correct your position until it’s green.

How to do it

  • Put on the HackMotion sensor.
  • Take your normal setup.
  • Swing to the top of the backswing and pause.
  • Check your wrist reading at the top (cupped vs flat vs flexed).
  • If you’re still cupped, adjust the wrist position until you reach your target range.
  • Reset to address and repeat for 8–12 reps, aiming to hit the correct top position consistently.

Drill 3: Motorcycle Drill

Reaching a better position at the top is the first step but it doesn’t guarantee a square clubface at impact. Many golfers add extension as soon as the downswing starts.

The Motorcycle Drill focuses on the transition from backswing to downswing. From the top, you rehearse a gradual move toward less extension as the club starts down, similar to revving a motorcycle throttle.

HackMotion provides continuous feedback as you move, not just a static checkpoint. You can see whether the wrist is improving through transition or slipping back into old habits.

HackMotion Motorcycle Drill

Focus on continuously adding flexion until the club reaches parallel, then smoothly complete your swing.

How to do it

  • Start at the top of your backswing with the sensor on.
  • Begin the downswing slowly and feel like you’re “revving” the lead wrist (motorcycle throttle feel) to reduce extension.
  • Watch the feedback as you move down toward shaft-parallel (club roughly parallel to the ground).
  • Repeat the move in slow motion until you can consistently reduce extension early in transition.
  • Gradually speed it up while keeping the same wrist pattern.

Fixing a Cupped Wrist – Angles to Understand

When working on wrist position, it’s important to understand one thing upfront: there is no single “correct” wrist angle that every golfer should try to copy.

Wrist angles are relative, not absolute. They change based on grip, setup, and how the club is delivered. That’s why chasing specific numbers usually creates more confusion than progress.

What actually matters is the pattern of change.

When HackMotion analyzed over one million swings, clear differences showed up between lower- and higher-handicap golfers:

  • Lower-handicap players tend to reduce wrist extension from address to the top
  • They continue managing extension through transition and impact
  • This makes clubface control more predictable and less timing-dependent

Higher-handicap golfers often show the opposite pattern:

  • Extension increases going back
  • It’s harder to reduce later in the swing
  • Timing-based compensations become necessary

The takeaway isn’t to copy a tour player’s numbers. It’s to train the right pattern for your swing, based on accurate feedback. You can’t get that kind of feedback unless you’re measuring and adjusting in real time.

Final Thoughts

A cupped wrist at the top isn’t hard to fix because it’s complicated. It’s hard to fix because it’s difficult to see, easy to misjudge, and almost impossible to train reliably without feedback.

If you’ve been reacting to weak or inconsistent shots with guesswork, it’s because you haven’t had a reliable way to confirm what your wrist is actually doing when it’s behind your head.

HackMotion removes that guesswork. It shows you whether your wrist is cupped, helps you practice a better pattern, and confirms the change is holding up as your swing speeds up.

If you’re serious about fixing a cupped wrist instead of chasing symptoms, do it with the help of HackMotion.

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The Complete 5-Week Golf Speed Training Program (Add Distance Without Losing Control) https://hackmotion.com/golf-speed-training-program/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:47:13 +0000 https://hackmotion.com/?p=162215 Most golf speed programs start with the same idea: swing something heavier, swing something lighter, and hope your body figures it out. This speed training program takes a very different approach. Instead of forcing speed with extra weight and max-effort swings, this five-week plan is built around how speed is actually created and transferred in […]

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Most golf speed programs start with the same idea: swing something heavier, swing something lighter, and hope your body figures it out.

This speed training program takes a very different approach.

Instead of forcing speed with extra weight and max-effort swings, this five-week plan is built around how speed is actually created and transferred in the golf swing.

You’ll train your body to move better, sequence better, and release the club more efficiently. The speed will show up naturally.

Speed without control doesn’t help your scores. A faster swing with a clubface that isn’t stable just makes misses bigger.

By the end of the five weeks, you’ll be swinging faster but you’ll also understand:

  • What creates speed in the golf swing.
  • How to transfer that speed into the ball.
  • And when adding speed actually helps your scoring.

Who This Speed Training Program Is For

This speed training plan is for golfers who already have a basic level of consistency and want to add speed without losing control.

This program is a good fit if you:

  • Make fairly consistent contact with the ball.
  • Have a repeatable shot pattern (even if it’s not perfect).
  • Understand the basics of grip, setup, and alignment.
  • Want more distance but don’t want to sacrifice accuracy.
  • Are willing to train speed gradually instead of chasing quick fixes.

Below is a quick overview of the full 5-week speed training program, showing what you’ll train each week and the outcome it’s designed to produce.

WeekPrimary FocusWhat You’re TrainingKey Outcome
Week 1Remove TensionRelaxed wrists, smoother sequencingSpeed starts to appear naturally
Week 2Sequence Before SpeedBody-arms-wrist timingFaster swings without forcing effort
Week 3Release TimingThrowing speed at the ballMore speed with tighter dispersion
Week 4Driver Speed ControlDriver-specific speed windowsDistance gains without big misses
Week 5Playable SpeedClubface control + speed blendSpeed that holds up on the course

How This Golf Speed Training Plan Is Structured

This speed training plan is built around two focused 30-minute practice sessions per week. That’s enough volume to create real speed gains without overwhelming your body or your swing.

You’re not trying to swing at max effort every day. Instead, each session is designed to introduce speed gradually, reinforce good mechanics, and give your body time to adapt.

Here’s the structure:

  • 2 × 30-minute sessions per week (the minimum effective dose).
  • 1 optional repeat session if you have extra time.
  • 5 weeks total, then repeat the cycle if desired.

Each 30-minute session follows the same general framework:

  • Warm-up and movement prep: Reduce tension and get the body moving freely.
  • Primary speed drill(s): Focused work on sequencing, release, or ground interaction.
  • Controlled speed swings: Intentful swings that push speed without sacrificing strike or face control.

Week 1: Build the Foundation for Speed (Without Swinging Harder)

The primary focus in week one is to remove tension, establish efficient wrist conditions, and learn where speed actually comes from.

This week is about creating the conditions that allow speed to show up naturally. You are not chasing max speed yet. You are learning how to move faster without forcing it.

Session 1 (30 Minutes): Tension-Free Speed Awareness

This session teaches you what efficient speed feels like when your body is relaxed and your wrists are allowed to move naturally.

The goal is awareness, not effort.

1. Warm-Up: Tension Reset (5 minutes)

This prepares your body to move faster without forcing effort.

  • Focus on: soft forearms, loose wrists, smooth tempo.
  • You should: hear a clean “whoosh” without trying to add speed.

2. Swish Drill (10 minutes)

This drill teaches where speed actually happens in the swing. Use an alignment stick or turn a club upside down and make continuous swings.

Take a swing, wait twenty seconds, and take another. You don’t need to take 100 swings during this ten-minute period.

  • Focus on: loudest swish near the bottom, relaxed arms, natural wrist release
  • You should: hear the sound peak near the low point, not late in the follow-through

3. Feet-Together Swings (10 minutes)

This drill helps you feel how the wrists and arms deliver speed to the club. Hit short to mid iron shots with your feet close together. Pick a target and make sure you’re still trying to hit it. Change clubs periodically to see how you adjust to different lengths.

  • Focus on: letting the club swing past you, balance, clean contact.
  • You should: feel speed increase without extra effort.

When wearing HackMotion, this is a simple way to confirm that lead wrist flexion increases into impact and then quickly moves toward extension after contact.

4. Reset & Review (5 minutes)

This reinforces your best feels before fatigue sets in. You can hit some shots, but focus on the relaxed feel, less tension and better balance and control through impact. You don’t need much more than a 7-iron for this entire session.

  • Focus on: smooth swings, relaxed motion.
  • You should: finish feeling loose and confident, not tired.

Session 2 (30 Minutes): Efficient Wrist Conditions for Speed

This session connects wrist position to speed and efficiency so added speed doesn’t come at the cost of contact or control.

1. Warm-Up: Wrist Mobility Check (5 minutes)

This ensures your wrists can move into speed-producing positions. Make half swings, pausing briefly at the top and halfway down.

  • Focus on: neutral-to-flat lead wrist, free motion.
  • You should: see consistent wrist positions, swing to swing while measuring with the HackMotion.

2. Top-to-P6 Pull-Down Drill (10 minutes)

This Top-to-P6 drill trains speed early in the downswing, where it matters most. Swing to the top, pull down quickly to shaft-parallel, then stop and reset.

  • Focus on: fast hands early, controlled stop
  • You should: feel speed happening before impact, not at it

3. Controlled Speed Swings (10 minutes)

This blends intent and mechanics without chasing max effort. Hit balls at roughly 70–80% effort.

  • Focus on: longer backswing, smooth transition, solid strike.
  • You should: notice speed gains without losing contact quality.

4. Review & Cooldown (5 minutes)

This prevents speed gains from becoming bad habits. If you want to move back to the feet together to cool down, it’s a great way to do it.

  • Focus on: easy swings, repeatability.
  • You should: feel ready to increase intent in Week 2.

Week 2: Apply Speed Earlier and Learn to Control It

The goal here is to train speed earlier in the downswing and begin applying intent while maintaining balance and clubface control.

Week 1 removed friction. Week 2 introduces intent, but in a controlled way. You’ll learn not just to feel more speed but to direct it.

Session 1 (30 Minutes): Early Downswing Speed Training

This session teaches you to apply speed before impact instead of trying to “hit” the ball harder.

1. Warm-Up: Intent Ramp (6 minutes)

Make practice swings without a ball.

  • Focus on: gradually increasing intent, athletic motion, free wrists.
  • You should: feel faster by the end without feeling rushed or tense.

Guidelines:

  • 5 swings at ~50%.
  • 5 swings at ~65%.
  • 5 swings at ~75%.
  • Full reset between each group.

2. Alignment Stick Pull-Downs (Top-to-P6) (12 minutes)

This is the primary drill of Week 2. You are training the moment where speed is actually created.

How to do it:

  • Use an alignment stick or very light club.
  • Swing to the top.
  • Pull down aggressively to shaft-parallel.
  • Stop completely.
  • Reset every rep.

Volume & rest:

  • 4 sets of 5 reps (20 total).
  • 20–30 seconds rest between sets.
  • Focus on: fast hands early, clean stop, balance.
  • You should: feel the fastest motion happen before the club reaches the ball.

This is where HackMotion quietly helps confirm that wrist angles are changing naturally instead of being held.

3. Short-Speed Swings (Ball Optional) (8 minutes)

Now you connect early speed to motion through impact, without full swings. Make waist-high to waist-high swings.

How to do it:

  • 10–12 reps total.
  • Pause and reset after every swing.
  • Focus on: speed early, relaxed release, centered strike.
  • You should: feel speed without needing a full backswing.

4. Cooldown: Decompression Swings (4 minutes)

This prevents early-speed work from turning into tension. Don’t leave the session with your fastest swing; the cooldown session is important.

  • Focus on: slow tempo, loose arms.
  • You should: finish feeling calm and organized.

Session 2 (30 Minutes): Speed With Structure

This session blends early speed with body sequencing, so speed doesn’t come at the cost of control.

You’ll want to get that downswing fast, but if the body isn’t along for the ride, it’s tough to gain the speed.

1. Warm-Up: Sequence Awareness (5 minutes)

This connects body motion to wrist release before hitting balls. Make slow practice swings.

  • Focus on: pressure shift, smooth transition.
  • You should: feel the downswing start from the ground up.

2. Step Drill (10 minutes)

This is the new element for Week 2. It teaches timing and prevents speed from being dumped late.

How to do it:

  • Start with feet together.
  • Step trail foot back as club moves away.
  • Step lead foot forward as the downswing begins.
  • Swing through.

Volume & rest:

  • 12–15 reps.
  • 10–15 seconds between swings.
  • Focus on: timing, balance, early speed.
  • You should: feel speed increase without swinging harder.

3. Driver or Iron Speed Swings (10 minutes)

This is where intent increases. Now that you have your body and wrist motion together, you can start to increase speed but stay controlled.

How to do it:

  • 8–12 swings (for driver and iron) at ~80–85% effort.
  • Full reset after every swing.
  • Focus on: early acceleration, stable finish.
  • You should: see speed gains without extra curve or poor contact, if ball flight starts widening, reduce effort immediately.

4. Cooldown: Strike Stability Check (5 minutes)

This ensures speed hasn’t compromised fundamentals. Hit 3–5 easy shots with two different short irons.

  • Focus on: centered contact, smooth rhythm
  • You should: leave feeling in control, not aggressive

Week 3: Release Speed Without Losing Control

Train proper release timing so added speed actually transfers to the ball instead of leaking into glancing contact or bigger misses.

This is where a lot of golfers fail with speed training:

  • They swing faster
  • The clubface gets worse
  • Dispersion explodes

Week 3 prevents that.

Session 1 (30 Minutes): Speed Transfer and Release Timing

This session teaches you how to throw speed at the ball, not hold it or dump it late.

1. Warm-Up: Wrist Mobility + Flow (6 minutes)

This is not about speed yet it’s about freeing motion before increasing the effort.

  • Focus on: wrist freedom, smooth transitions, relaxed grip.
  • You should: feel the clubhead move easily without forcing it.

Guidelines:

  • 8–10 slow practice swings.
  • No ball.
  • Let the club swing past your hands naturally, feel the release and get the wrists warmed up.

2. Stick Swish – Bottom Location Awareness (8 minutes)

This drill now has a new purpose compared to earlier weeks. You’re no longer just making noise; you’re placing the noise in the correct location.

How to do it:

  • Use an alignment stick or upside-down club.
  • Make smooth swings.
  • Intentionally create the loudest “swish” at the bottom of the swing.

Volume & rest:

  • 3 sets of 8 swings.
  • 20 seconds rest between sets.
  • Focus on: release timing, not effort.
  • You should: hear the swish near impact, not past it.

3. Hit Hard, Stop Quick (Basic Version) (12 minutes)

This is the anchor drill of Week 3. Unlike earlier speed drills, this teaches your body to:

  • Accelerate aggressively.
  • Then brace and release correctly.

How to do it:

  • Full backswing.
  • Swing with intent.
  • Stop the club as quickly as possible just after impact.
  • No recoil yet (that comes later).

Volume & rest:

  • 10–12 swings.
  • Full reset after every rep.
  • 15–20 seconds rest.
  • Focus on: aggressive intent, controlled finish.
  • You should: feel your hands slow down as the clubhead speeds up, wear your HackMotion to confirm that wrist flexion transitions into extension instead of being held too long.

4. Cooldown: Strike Quality Reset (4 minutes)

You never leave a speed session without checking strike. Hit 3–4 easy shots at ~70%.

  • Focus on: centered contact, smooth rhythm.
  • You should: finish feeling balanced and controlled.

Session 2 (30 Minutes): Speed With Face Awareness

This session connects release speed to clubface angle.

1. Warm-Up: Controlled Intent Swings (5 minutes)

You’re turning intent on, but not increasing effort. Take 6-8 practice swings, then hit five shots build from 60% to about 75%.

  • Focus on: smooth acceleration, stable finish.
  • You should: feel faster without swinging harder.

2. Split-Hand Release Drill (8 minutes)

The Split Hand Release Drill prevents holding on through impact. If you can release at the correct time, you’ll see straighter shots, more distance, and better speed.

How to do it:

  • Grip the club with hands slightly separated.
  • Make half to three-quarter swings.
  • Let the club release freely.

Volume & rest:

  • 10–12 swings.
  • Pause after every rep.
  • Focus on: release freedom, natural rollover.
  • You should: feel the clubhead pass your hands easily.

3. Speed Swings With Ball (Controlled) (12 minutes)

Here you are adding some speed, but not forgetting about the release timing that you just worked on. While you may not be ready for 100% effort swings, you’ll want something with a little more effort here.

How to do it:

  • 8–10 swings at ~80–85%.
  • Full reset between each swing.
  • Focus on: release timing, face stability, balance.
  • You should: see speed gains without exaggerated curve, if ball flight starts widening, reduce effort immediately.

4. Cooldown: Tempo Restoration (5 minutes)

We don’t want your new speed to throw off your rhythm, and this cooldown will help ensure that does not happen.

  • Focus on: smooth tempo, relaxed arms
  • You should: feel in control heading into your next session

Week 4: Driver Speed Without Losing the Clubface

This is the week where speed either starts saving strokes or costing them and the driver is where that shows up first.

Up to this point, you’ve trained:

  • How to create speed.
  • How to release it.
  • How to avoid holding on.

Now we apply that to the longest club in the bag.

If your driver speed goes up but your face control falls apart, dispersion gets ugly fast. Week 4 is designed to prevent that.

Session 1 (30 Minutes): Driver Speed With Control

This session teaches you how to swing the driver faster without adding tension, flipping, or steering the clubface.

1. Warm-Up: Driver Tension Reset (5 minutes)

This is not about hitting balls yet. It’s about removing the tension that kills driver speed. Take 8-10 slow driver practice swings. You don’t need a ball and between swings lightly waggle the club to reset tension.

  • Focus on: light grip pressure, relaxed wrists, smooth takeaway
  • You should: feel the clubhead swing freely without effort

2. Driver Swish Drill (Bottom-Speed Awareness) (8 minutes)

This drill reinforces that driver speed comes from release timing, not trying to swing harder.

How to do it:

  • Use the driver.
  • Make smooth, athletic swings.
  • Create the loudest swish at the bottom of the swing.

Volume & rest:

  • 3 sets of 6–8 swings.
  • 20–30 seconds rest between sets.
  • Focus on: free release, no steering.
  • You should: hear the swish near impact, not well past it.

3. Controlled Driver Speed Swings (12 minutes)

Now you bring the ball back into the session, but speed stays controlled.

How to do it:

  • Hit 8–10 balls at ~80–85% effort.
  • Full reset between each swing.
  • Step away if tension creeps in.
  • Focus on: speed with balance, predictable start line.
  • You should: see faster ball speed without exaggerated curve, wear HackMotion to confirm that you’re not adding excess lead wrist extension through impact as speed increases.

4. Cooldown: Driver Strike Reset (5 minutes)

Before you leave, make sure speed didn’t cost you contact quality.

Guidelines:

  • Hit 4–5 shots at ~70%.
  • Prioritize center contact and balance.
  • Focus on: clean strike, smooth rhythm.
  • You should: feel in control, not rushed.

Session 2 (30 Minutes): Driver Speed Under Structure

This session teaches you how to apply speed without losing sequencing or face awareness. If you’re a slicer, you’ll want to pay close attention here

1. Warm-Up: Narrow-to-Full Swings (5 minutes)

This warms up sequencing before adding effort. Do this with a 7 or 8 iron, no need to use the driver on the warm up.

Guidelines:

  • Start with waist-high swings.
  • Progress to full swings.
  • 6–8 total reps.
  • Focus on: centered motion, smooth transition.
  • You should: feel organized before increasing speed.

2. Hit Hard, Stop Quick (Driver Version) (10 minutes)

This version reinforces bracing and release with the driver.

How to do it:

  • Full backswing.
  • Swing with intent.
  • Stop the club as quickly as possible just after impact.

Volume & rest:

  • 8–10 swings.
  • 20 seconds rest between reps.
  • Focus on: aggressive intent, controlled finish.
  • You should: feel your body absorb force while the clubhead releases, not hangs on.

3. Driver Speed Window Training (10 minutes)

This is where you’ll want to measure your speed and consciously try to increase it. Use a golf launch monitor if you can.

How to do it:

  • Pick a clear target window.
  • Swing fast, but only as fast as you can control.
  • 6–8 balls total.
  • Focus on: start line control, balance.
  • You should: maintain predictable flight, if dispersion widens, reduce effort immediately.

4. Cooldown: Tempo Restoration (5 minutes)

Take 5–6 smooth swings with no speed intent.

  • Focus on: relaxed tempo, athletic finish.
  • You should: leave feeling synced up, not overworked.

Week 5: Speed That Holds Up on the Course

By Week 5, you’re no longer trying to prove you can swing faster, you’re proving you can play faster swings without losing the clubface.

This is where speed becomes usable, repeatable and score-friendly. When speed training goes wrong this is usually the missing step.

Session 1 (30 Minutes): Iron Speed With Face Control

This session ensures added speed doesn’t turn into higher loft, weak contact or bigger misses with irons.

1. Warm-Up: Face Awareness Reset (5 minutes)

Before adding any intent, you need to reconnect wrist feel to clubface control.

Take 6-8 slow practice swings and pause briefly at halfway down. Check that the face feels slightly down, not open.

  • Focus on: clubface awareness, light grip, slow motion rehearsal.
  • You should: feel where the face is without looking.

2. Motorcycle Drill (Iron Version) (10 minutes)

This drill prevents speed from reopening the face and adding loft. It is built directly into the HackMotion app so you’ll be able to work on it in real time and see if you are holding your wrist angles correctly through impact.

Motorcycle Drill – Master Wrist Flexion in the Downswing

Focus on continuously adding flexion until the club reaches parallel, then smoothly complete your swing.

How to do it:

  • Take an iron.
  • Make slow to medium-speed swings.
  • Feel the lead wrist gently “rotate” so the face stays stable.
  • Do not exaggerate closure — you’re learning range, not max rotation.

Volume & rest:

  • 3 sets of 6–8 swings.
  • 20 seconds rest between sets.
  • Focus on: face stability through transition.
  • You should: see lower, more solid flights without forcing speed.

3. Iron Speed Swings (Controlled Effort) (10 minutes)

Now you test speed after you have the face control.

How to do it:

  • 8–10 swings at ~80–85%.
  • Full pre-shot reset between swings.
  • No rushing reps.
  • Focus on: speed without added curve.
  • You should: see distance gains without higher flight or weak strikes, if shots start floating or curving more, reduce effort immediately.

4. Cooldown: Strike Confirmation (5 minutes)

Speed sessions only count if contact holds up, go ahead back to hitting some shots with your feet together. You can also work on low point control here to make sure you’re just making clean contact.

  • Focus on: centered contact, balanced finish.
  • You should: leave feeling in control, not fatigued.

Session 2 (30 Minutes): Blending Speed Across the Bag

This session connects iron and driver speed into one repeatable pattern. It’s the last session of the five week training program and feels the most like what speed should feel like on the golf course.

1. Warm-Up: Flow + Tempo Build (5 minutes)

This warm-up reconnects rhythm before switching clubs. Take 5 slow swings, 5 medium swings and don’t hit a golf ball. Add a golf ball in and do five slow and five medium.

  • Focus on: smooth tempo, free motion.
  • You should: feel speed building naturally, not forced.

2. Speed Ladder (Iron to Driver) (12 minutes)

This drill teaches your body that speed is transferable. You can use it from one club to the next and the fundamentals of how to generate speed are not club-specific.

How to do it:

  • Hit 3 irons at ~75%.
  • Hit 3 irons at ~85%.
  • Switch to driver.
  • Hit 3 drivers at ~80–85%.

Volume & rest:

  • 2 total rounds.
  • 20–30 seconds between swings.
  • Focus on: same release timing across clubs.
  • You should: notice driver speed without losing balance or face control.

3. Driver Speed Check (Optional Push Set) (8 minutes)

This is the only place you test higher intent and you’ll notice it’s only done briefly.

How to do it:

  • 4–6 swings at ~90%.
  • Full reset between reps.
  • Stop immediately if dispersion widens.

Focus on: speed window, not max effort.
You should: see speed gains without a bigger miss pattern.

4. Cooldown: Tempo Restoration (5 minutes)

You finish by returning to control. Hit some wedge shots at 50%, keep it controlled teach yourself how to step in and out of speed mode when needed.

  • Focus on: rhythm, balance, relaxed grip.
  • You should: feel like your “normal” swing now carries more speed.

Final Thoughts

This speed training program isn’t about chasing max numbers or forcing distance. It’s built for golfers who already strike the ball fairly well and want to add speed without losing control, contact, or confidence.

Follow the structure and stay disciplined with your intent, and you should finish these five weeks swinging faster with better balance, tighter dispersion, and speed that holds up on the course.

If you want to keep building from there, the From 20 to 10 Handicap Practice Plan helps structure your overall practice, and the Wrist Mechanics Masterclass deepens your understanding of the wrist conditions that make that speed playable.

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The Perfect Golf Warm-Up Routine: Stretches and Exercises for Better Performance https://hackmotion.com/golf-warm-up-routine/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:44:31 +0000 https://hackmotion.com/?p=87856 When you don’t warm up for a round of golf, there are a few things you risk. The most important reason to warm up is to prevent injury. However, once you are sure you are safe, you’ll also want to warm up to shoot lower scores. Without a golf warmup routine, it may take you […]

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When you don’t warm up for a round of golf, there are a few things you risk.

The most important reason to warm up is to prevent injury. However, once you are sure you are safe, you’ll also want to warm up to shoot lower scores.

Without a golf warmup routine, it may take you until the 5th or 6th hole before you really play well.

Here are some of the best warm-up stretches and exercises to ensure you are ready for your next round of golf. Don’t skip this step, even if it takes just 10 minutes.

Golf Warm-Up Routine (Key Takeaways)

If you don’t have time to go through the specifics of this golf warmup routine, here are some of the most important things to take with you.

  • Warm up both your body and your mind; professional golfers start working on visualization and positive thinking as part of their warm-up routine.
  • Warming up doesn’t take long — this 15-ball routine is efficient and effective.
  • Start with body movement, not ball striking.
  • Use smaller swings and wedges to find clean ground contact.
  • Gradually build up swing length and speed.
  • Finish by rehearsing the shot you’ll hit on the first tee.
  • Use HackMotion to check wrist angles and ensure solid impact.

Prefer watching over reading? Watch the video below to see the perfect 15-ball golf warm-up routine in action.

Perfect Golf Warm-Up Routine – Step By Step

Step 1: Start With Movement, Not the Ball

Before you hit a single golf ball, your focus should be on warming up your body from the ground up.

Think of it as checking in with your joints not forcing a stretch, but giving your body permission to move.

The golf swing asks a lot of your body and if you haven’t started to warm up a little you could end up injured.

A few great warm-up movements include:

  • Ankle circles and rotations.
  • Leg swings to loosen up the hips.
  • Mini squats to wake up the lower body.
  • Arm circles to get blood flowing to the shoulders.

You can also place a club across your chest and rehearse a few slow-motion swings. Focus on the turn and tilt, not speed or shape.

These movements don’t take long, but they’ll help you prevent injury and improve mobility before you start swinging.

Step 2: Rehearse Contact With the Line Drill

Once your body feels loose, grab a wedge and do one of the most effective warm-up drills in golf, the Line Drill.

  • Spray or draw a line on the grass.
  • Make a few mini swings without a ball.
  • Focus on brushing the turf just after the line.

This isn’t about distance or trajectory. It’s about training low point control and preparing your body to strike the ball cleanly.

If you can control your low point well throughout the round your contact will always be better.

HackMotion Tip: Wear your sensor during this drill and monitor the lead wrist. You want a flat to slightly flexed lead wrist at impact, that’s how you compress the ball and avoid flipping.

Step 3: Hit 15 Balls With Purpose (Adjusted for Your Handicap)

Here’s where the warm-up really starts. You’ll hit just 15 golf balls, but each one has a clear purpose. The structure stays the same for every golfer.

What changes is what you emphasize based on your handicap.

Balls 1–5: Wedge (Establish Contact)

Start small. Use a hip-high to hip-high swing.

  • Focus on clean turf contact.
  • Match the feel of your body to the feedback of the club.
  • Let the swing lengthen naturally as you go.

Handicap Focus

  • Higher handicap: Stay here longer if needed. Clean contact matters more than moving on, if it needs to be 10 golf balls, that’s acceptable.
  • Mid handicap: Focus on controlling low point and strike location.
  • Lower handicap: Add a target and flight the ball intentionally, low then neutral.

Balls 6–10: Mid-Iron (Build Rhythm)

Move into a mid-iron, something like a 7-iron you’re likely to use early in the round.

  • Keep your focus on contact, not distance.
  • Start with half or three-quarter swings.
  • Gradually let your swing and speed increase.

If you’re playing your home course and you know your round starts with a par 3 or an early approach shot, practice that here.

Handicap Focus

  • Higher handicap: Stay smooth. Avoid chasing speed.
  • Mid handicap: Blend contact with tempo and start line.
  • Lower handicap: Work only on the stock shot here, but if you want to add a few ball,s hit a draw and fade for the last few.

Balls 11–15: Tee Club (Prepare for the First Tee)

Grab the club you’ll use on the first tee and rehearse that shot.

  • Tee it up exactly like you will on the course.
  • Visualize the hole and your intended start line.
  • Commit to your normal shot shape.

If your last ball is a good one, walk away and keep that feel.

Handicap Focus

  • Higher handicap: Prioritize control over speed. Fairway first.
  • Mid handicap: Match your swing to the hole, pick a target not just the entire range.
  • Lower handicap: Rehearse the exact shot the hole demands, shape, trajectory etc.
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1. What do you want to improve in your full swing?

How to Use HackMotion in Your Warm-Up

Wrist mechanics don’t just matter in your full swing, they’re critical during your warm-up.

Wearing your HackMotion as you warm up for a round can clue you into some key issues that you may face in the course of a round of golf.

Use your HackMotion to:

  • Check for a flat lead wrist at the top of the swing.
  • Monitor lead wrist flexion at impact.
  • See whether your trail wrist maintains extension through the downswing.
  • Ensure your hands are placed on the club in a consistent way each time.

What If You’re Just Warming Up for a Practice Session?

This entire warm-up routine is designed for getting ready to play. If you’re heading to the range for a practice session instead of a round, make a few simple adjustments.

  • Spend more time on movement and stretching.
  • Stay longer with wedges and short irons.
  • Use drills that exaggerate feels or positions.
  • Expect some poor shots while you’re working on changes.
  • Don’t judge the session by ball flight alone.

Also, remember that practice sessions can get long. Stay hydrated and take short breaks so fatigue doesn’t turn good reps into sloppy ones.

It’s easy to get stuck grinding on one club or one miss. Set a rough time limit for each focus area so you don’t overwork a single movement or chase fixes that don’t need fixing.

This is the ideal time to use feedback tools like HackMotion to explore wrist movement, test changes, and build awareness without the pressure of scoring.

Additional Warm Up Tips

Even if you follow the 15-ball warm-up routine, a few small habits can help you feel more prepared by the time you reach the first tee.

Get Moving Before You Arrive

If you have time, go for a short walk before heading to the course. Even a few minutes helps loosen your legs and get blood flowing, so your first swings don’t feel stiff.

Use Your Club to Stretch

Your golf club works well as a warm-up tool. Hold it across your shoulders to rehearse turns or use it for balance during light squats and hip hinges.

These movements mirror the swing and help reduce tension.

Give Yourself Enough Time

A good warm-up doesn’t take forever, but it does take planning. Try to arrive about 20 minutes before your tee time so you can move, stretch, and go through your routine without rushing.

Don’t Camp Out on One Miss

Warm-ups are about readiness. If something feels off, take note and move on instead of grinding on one issue right before the round.

Have One Go-To Drill

Keep one simple drill you trust to reset feel. The Towel Drill can help you find clean contact, and the Casting Drill in the HackMotion app can help if your losing power and consistency.

Take a look at the HackMotion Golf Drills Library to find drills that match your warm-up goals.

Take a 2-minute Quiz and Step Up Your Game!

1. What do you want to improve in your full swing?

How do the Professionals Warm Up

Every professional golfer has a warm-up routine that works for their body and their game. It may look different on a practice day versus a tournament round, but the purpose is always the same: get loose, find your feel, and step onto the first tee with confidence.

As an example, here’s a simplified look at Phil Mickelson’s warm-up, broken down by what he focuses on and why it matters.

Warm-Up FocusWhy It Matters
Shoulder activationLoosens the joints and reduces injury risk before swinging
Single-arm movementActivates stabilizing muscles and improves coordination
Core stabilityBuilds balance and control to support a repeatable swing
Lower body mobilityPrepares hips and legs to rotate without restriction
Short game calibrationEstablishes distance control and touch early
Speed preparationPrimes the nervous system without forcing full-speed swings
Mental preparationHelps players commit to shots with clarity and confidence

Final Thoughts

Now, you can get to work building your perfect golf warmup routine. Start by carving out enough time, learning some stretches, and determining how you can make clean contact prior to your round.

Wearing your HackMotion as you complete your golf warm-up exercise will help alert you to any issues you may see in your wrist action and ball striking. This can make all the difference when you head out to the golf course.

If you want help building a warm-up routine that actually improves your swing, use our directory to find a personal golf trainer near me who uses HackMotion to teach better movement and impact fundamentals.

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Peter Finch’s 100-Ball, 60-Minute Driving Range Practice Session (Full Breakdown) https://hackmotion.com/peter-finchs-driving-range-routine/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:02:32 +0000 https://hackmotion.com/?p=162196 Most golfers go to the driving range with good intentions and leave unsure if anything actually improved. Unfortunately, there is often no real improvement, yet practice sessions repeat this way over and over. That’s the problem this routine is designed to solve. This is a structured 100-ball, 60-minute driving range session developed by Peter Finch. […]

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Most golfers go to the driving range with good intentions and leave unsure if anything actually improved. Unfortunately, there is often no real improvement, yet practice sessions repeat this way over and over.

That’s the problem this routine is designed to solve.

This is a structured 100-ball, 60-minute driving range session developed by Peter Finch.

The goal isn’t to hit more balls. It’s to warm up properly, practice with intention, use feedback to guide improvement, and finish the session knowing exactly what worked and what needs attention next time.

Key Takeaways Before You Start

Before you hit the first ball, keep these principles in mind:

  • Warming up isn’t optional. Unprepared swings waste balls.
  • Every session should have one clear intention.
  • Feedback is required if improvement is the goal.
  • Fewer balls with focus beat more balls without purpose.
  • Practice must eventually include pressure to transfer to the course.

Why Feedback is the Most Important Part of Practice

One of the strongest points Finch makes is that practice without feedback is guessing.

Ball flight alone only tells part of the story, and video is also helpful. However, until you understand why a shot happened, you’re practicing and guessing all at the same time. That’s where feedback tools matter.

Using HackMotion during practice gives you real-time insight into your wrists and clubface position.

Instead of guessing whether you’re holding angles, releasing too early, or adding loft, you can confirm it immediately. That feedback shortens the learning curve and prevents repeating the same mistake for an entire bucket of balls.

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The 100-Ball, 60-Minute Driving Range Session

Below is a sample session built around Finch’s practice framework, with exact time blocks and ball counts.

0–10 Minutes | Dynamic Warm-Up + Wedge Progression (20 balls)

  • Start with dynamic movement for shoulders, hips, and rotation.
  • Avoid static stretching.
  • Begin hitting balls with half swings only.
  • Progress through wedges from lob to pitching wedge.
  • No swing mechanics or targets yet.

Goal: Prepare your body and establish rhythm.

10–15 Minutes | Set Your Intention (5 balls)

Before moving on, pause and decide:

  • Are you working on ball flight or movement?
  • How will you measure success today?

Examples:

  • Straighter start lines.
  • More consistent contact.
  • Better control of loft or release.

15–30 Minutes | Drill Work With Feedback (20 balls)

  • Choose one drill only.
  • Hit balls in sets of 3–5.
  • Take long pauses between shots.
  • Stretch time, not ball count—10 balls can take 10 minutes.

This is where feedback matters most. Use HackMotion, video, or both to confirm that the movement you’re working on is actually happening. If you need some drills to work on, check out our Drill Library. You’ll find plenty of great options.

30–45 Minutes | Performance Practice (30 balls)

This phase makes practice start to feel like golf.

  • Pick one problem distance (for example, 150–180 yards).
  • Choose one club.
  • Define a clear target window or cone.
  • Hit 6 sets of 5 balls.
  • Track how many finish inside your window.

Add pressure:

  • “I need 3 out of 5”.
  • “I don’t leave until I hit X”.

45–55 Minutes | Variable Practice (15 balls)

  • Change clubs and targets.
  • One swing per scenario.
  • Mimic on-course randomness.

55–60 Minutes | Review & Transfer (No balls)

Before leaving the range, reflect:

  • What worked?
  • What didn’t?
  • What feeling mattered most?
  • What’s the focus next session?

Write it down. The next time you go back to the range, you’ll be able to look back at your progress and remember what worked and what didn’t.

Want a practice routine built around your game?
Use our Driving Range Practice Plan to create a custom range session based on your swing, goals, and time available.

Final Thoughts

A productive driving range session isn’t about emptying a bucket. It’s about structure, intention, and feedback. When every ball has a purpose, practice becomes efficient and improvement becomes easier to track.

If you want clearer feedback during practice, HackMotion helps turn feel into confirmation so you know the work you’re putting in is actually moving you forward. Think of it as a coach on your wrist.

Use this session as a warm-up or follow-up to your spring practice plan, and you’ll get more out of your range time without hitting a single extra ball.

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The Towel Drill: How to do it, Who it Helps, and Why Every Golfer Should be Using it https://hackmotion.com/towel-drill/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:29:30 +0000 https://hackmotion.com/?p=159495 The towel drill is one of the easiest ways to fix slices, clean up tempo, and build a better connection in your swing. It takes seconds to set up and immediately shows whether your arms and body are working together. Simple, effective, and perfect for golfers of any handicap level. The Towel Drill (Key Takeaways) […]

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The towel drill is one of the easiest ways to fix slices, clean up tempo, and build a better connection in your swing.

It takes seconds to set up and immediately shows whether your arms and body are working together.

Simple, effective, and perfect for golfers of any handicap level.

The Towel Drill (Key Takeaways)

Stay focused on and review these points every time you do the towel drill.

  • Start with half-swings. Keep the motion small so you can feel whether the towel stays in place.
  • Use a towel that fits securely. Roll or fold it so it sits comfortably under both arms without slipping.
  • Make 5–10 practice swings first. Don’t hit balls until you can keep the towel in place through the takeaway.
  • Monitor your wrist position. Keep the lead wrist close to flat at P2—use HackMotion if you have it.
  • Use short irons first. Work up to longer clubs only after you can keep connection and tempo consistent.

What is the Main Purpose of the Towel Drill?

The Towel Drill improves the connection between your arms and body during the backswing and downswing. All you need is a towel and a little space, and it works whether you’re hitting balls or just making practice swings.

It’s especially helpful for golfers who “chicken wing”, overswing, or lose structure at the top. With repetition, you’ll build a more synchronized motion that leads to better contact and consistency.

Who Should Do the Towel Drill?

The towel drill teaches you to move your arms and body together for a more repeatable takeaway and backswing.

If you struggle with sequencing, connection, or consistency, this simple drill gives instant feedback and helps you correct it quickly.

Here’s who benefits most:

  • Slicers and Pullers: When the arms separate from the body, the club usually travels outside-in, causing slices, pulls, and a steep angle of attack. The towel keeps everything connected so the club starts back on plane.
  • Golfers With Limited Flexibility: If your turn is restricted, your arms tend to take over. The towel drill encourages the torso and arms to move as one, helping you build a more efficient backswing without needing extra flexibility.
  • Fast Swingers: High-speed players often lose connection as the arms race ahead of the body. The towel drill, especially with HackMotion, helps control tempo and sequencing so speed doesn’t create inconsistent contact.
  • Beginners: New golfers rarely know what a “connected” takeaway feels like. The towel provides clear feedback and teaches a simple, reliable motion to build their backswing around.
  • Golfers Who Struggle With Pitch Shots: Arm-only or wrist-only pitches lead to inconsistent contact. The towel drill reinforces the mini-version of a connected swing, giving you more reliable, repeatable pitching mechanics.

The Towel Drill (Step-by-Step)

Print and follow these steps to get the most out of the towel drill and feel a positive difference as soon as possible.

  1. Start with a mid-short iron if this is your first time performing the towel drill.
  2. Using a medium-sized towel, stretch it across your chest so each end is tucked under your arms securely but comfortably.
  3. Initiate a half-swing using your torso, arms, and lower body while keeping the towel in place.
  4. Start with practice swings to build confidence in your rhythm.
  5. Work your way up to hitting balls, but never swing much harder than half swings.
  6. Use with Hackmotion to track your progress and address other issues that may be keeping you from shooting your best scores.

Want to explore more drills like this inside the HackMotion app?
Discover our full collection of built-in HackMotion golf drills designed to improve connection, tempo, and consistency.

Common Mistakes

The towel drill is simple, but a few small errors can keep you from feeling the real benefits.

If you want the drill to improve your connection and sequencing, keep an eye out for these common pitfalls:

  • Holding the towel too tightly — You’re not squeezing it; just trap it lightly under your arms.
  • Lifting your arms in the takeaway — This disconnects the motion and makes the towel drop.
  • Going too long with the swing — Stick to half-swings until you can stay connected comfortably.
  • Using too much wrist early — Rolling or cupping the wrist opens the face; use HackMotion to monitor wrist position.
  • Forgetting the lower body — Let the hips and torso turn so the arms don’t take over the motion.
  • Trying full shots too soon — Build control with slow-motion reps before hitting balls.

Struggling to keep your wrists stable during the towel drill?
Work through these drills to improve wrist mechanics and make a connected swing easier to repeat.

Adding the Release to the Towel Drill

The towel drill does an excellent job of improving connection and sequencing, but on its own, it doesn’t always address how the club is released through impact.

Many golfers can keep the towel in place and still struggle with early release, loss of shaft lean, or inconsistent contact when speed increases.

That’s where adding a release-focused progression could help your game. By combining the towel drill with a controlled release drill, you train your arms and body to stay connected while learning how the wrists deliver the club through impact.

Perfect Your Release with HackMotion

Fine-tune your release for consistent contact. Start with a short swing to master control before adding power.

How to Add the Release – Step by Step

  1. Place the towel under both arms as you normally would for the towel drill.
  2. Start with a pitching wedge or short iron.
  3. Make small swings only, stopping around 9:00 on the backswing and 3:00 on the follow-through.
  4. Actively squeeze the towel against your chest to keep the arms connected to the body.
  5. Focus on turning the body and arms together, not flipping the club with the hands.
  6. Begin slowly and only increase speed once you can keep the towel in place consistently.
  7. Pay attention to how the wrists release through impact and how much shaft lean you’re creating.

Using HackMotion with this progression adds another layer of feedback. The Release Drill inside the app helps you see whether you’re adding too much extension, not enough flexion, or delivering the club with the correct wrist conditions.

Many golfers quickly realize they need more shaft lean than they expect, and the combination of slow swings, the towel, and real-time feedback makes that adjustment easier to learn.

Final Thoughts

The towel drill covers a wide range of faults and benefits golfers of all levels. It’s also a great way to warm up and loosen your body before a round.

It will help cure slicing, pulls, overswinging, and many other common issues.

If used with HackMotion, your scope of improvement is widened. The delicate HackMotion sensors measure your movements, record your results, and make personalized drill suggestions so you’re always working on the most important aspect of your game.

It’s like having a professional coach at your side at all times.

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