Drilling at the range last night

[slickpitt]

So I was working at the range last night trying to get my wrists set right at the top of the backswing. It's something that I've struggled with. So I started doing this "drill" I guess you could say. Basically, while I'm over the ball, before I do anything, I set my wrists. Keep arms, shoulders, hands, everything still, club comes up and I've got my wrist angle set. From that position, I make my normal turn and swing away.

I hit 4 buckets like that. Now... this might just be a fluke, today might be a new day... but last night I hit those 4 buckets more pure than any I've hit all year. Finding the middle of the club face, great ball flight, little draw, and LONG! Like I said today might be a different day... and I'm sure I'd catch hell from the guys for playing like that... but holy crap... if I'm hitting the ball well like that... what the hell right?

[eclark53520]

That is exactly how i taught myself and my g/f how to keep the wrists in the correct position at the top of the swing. Works well.

Once the muscle memory is there at the top of the swing, i can go back to my normal swing and get good results.

[Redneck Golfer]

[QUOTE]Basically, while I'm over the ball, before I do anything, I set my wrists. Keep arms, shoulders, hands, everything still, club comes up and I've got my wrist angle set. From that position, I make my normal turn and swing away.

I don't understand. What do you mean that before you do anything you set your wrist?

[slickpitt]

Before I move any part of my body I make my wrist cock. Hard to explain. Standing over the ball in my setup position. Nothing moves, shoulders, arms, legs, etc all stay put and I make my wrist cock. From there I make a turn and a normal downswing.

I've since started making a normal swing again, but this drill has helped tons and plan to keep using it!