MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
Learn the strike with half-swings
A smaller swing gives you a manageable way to coordinate contact and balance. It is a practice constraint, not a requirement to freeze the wrists or body.
Work through it
- Choose a wedge or short iron on a designated practice area.
- Make a comfortable waist-high backswing.
- Turn through to a similarly short finish without trying to lift the ball.
- Reset your aim and grip before each attempt.
A practical example
If eight of ten short shots leave the ground cleanly but full swings are scattered, keep the smaller task and increase the swing gradually.
Practice task
Make three sets of five half-swings. Count centered strikes and finishes held for three seconds. Increase length only when contact and balance remain similar.
Common mistakes
Do not make a short backswing followed by a violent hit. Avoid judging the drill by maximum distance; the target is a repeatable contact pattern.
Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.
Sources and further reading
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