June 11, 2025 At 11:09 PM By BHanks
BHanks
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
Chuck ZMt Pleasant, SC
Dino SOhio
Edward KWesley Chapel, FL
Clinton Mflowery branch
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Nathan BMarietta, GA
Tristen S
June 17, 2025 At 10:37 AM
Firstly, I agree with going to see an instructor, but understand thats not always easy. I personally have this same problem, an instructor had me put an alignment stick along the the grip so it extends from the grip in front of your front hip. Then take half swings or even just 30-40 yard pitch shots and keep the alignment stick from hitting your left side as a righty (if you "cast" or extend early you will whip yourself with the alignment stick). Instant feedback, but it starts to sting a little bit if you don't fix it.. It did help me a ton to create the correct feel, and after the second day doing it I was no longer adding welts to my left rib cage. It's my go-to beginning drill at the range.
JoeyDTexas
Luis HSan Antonio, TX
Barry MReno, NV
Titleist UPalm Beach Gardens
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