Early extension drills

Follow Thread

By BHanks

  • 0 Likes
  • 5 Replies
  1. Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with early extension and hitting balls on the heel. From time to time this pops up, and I just want to try any drills that can keep my hips back. Any drills that anyone has would be great.

    Thanks, Boone

  2. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Same answer most of us would give you. Easy fix if you go see a PGA instructor. Could be worked out with one lesson and practice at the range. Hard to fix something you cannot see. especially if you are not a trained professional. With respect.
  3. Dino S

    Dino S
    Ohio

    You're too close to the ball. A PGA professional will be your best bet.
  4. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    Rotation of the lower body through the swing may be the hardest thing to explain, and the easiest to demonstrate. In all honesty, even as a low handicapper for a few decades, it's still my biggest flaw. I'm usually the first to say not all PGA guys are created equal, find a seasoned teacher, pay a little more, it'll be worth it in the long run. Good luck!
  5. Clinton M

    Clinton M
    flowery branch

    get a lesson
  6. Agree with all the above answers. Lessons with a good PGA pro would definitely help!

    If not in a position to book lessons, something that's been helping me with this as of late at the range has been hitting the first 15-30 balls at 1/8th speed, very limited backswing, very limited hip rotation, and just allowing the club to naturally follow the swing plane with proper angles (using a small Alignment mirror from the rear-on view (the ones with the red swing plane line on them)). Hitting them at 1/8th power really allows me to feel the feedback on where on the club face it's hitting with each minor adjustment & seeing the result of the ball flight down range. Then the next 20 at 1/4 to 1/2 speed with a little more back swing and timing the hip rotation with the downswing, impact, & follow through. Then the next 30-40 with a Full swing (and occasionally going back to 1/8th to 1/2 speed hits in between as soon as I have a mis-hit to reset before resuming back to Full swing.

    I'm not a pro by any means and probably not qualified to give any tips, but this has been very helpful for me.

Please login to post a comment.

Sign In

Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet?

Sign Up