Broom — Golf Drill

Mastering the proper "sweeping" motion in your golf swing can dramatically transform your ball-striking consistency and shot control. Good Golf Coaching reveals a game-changing practice technique using an everyday household broom to help golfers understand and control their angle of attack for different shots—employing a sweeping action for penetrating low shots and a steeper angle when you need to clear obstacles. This innovative approach teaches you to focus on using the sole plate of your gol

How to practise it

  1. Set your broom address position Hold a household broom like a golf club, bristles representing the sole plate. Address an imaginary ball with normal posture.
  2. Practice sweeping motions at half speed Make slow swings focusing on brushing the bristles along the ground. Feel the sweeping action rather than digging down.
  3. Vary your attack angles deliberately Practice steeper angles for high shots, then shallow sweeping for lower trajectories. Notice how the bristles contact changes.
  4. Transfer to actual club with slow swings Replace broom with wedge, making practice swings while maintaining the sweeping sensation you just rehearsed.
  5. Hit balls focusing on sole plate contact Strike balls while concentrating on using the sole plate at impact rather than just the leading edge.

What is the 'broom' technique and how can it help my golf swing?

The 'broom' technique refers to using the sole plate (bottom part) of your golf club properly, similar to how you'd sweep with a broom. According to Good Golf Coaching, this involves learning to use the right part of the golf club - not just the club face, but the sole plate whether you're using a s

How do I practice the broom sweep motion to improve my ball striking?

Practice making three specific swings focusing on brushing the ground with the sole of your club, just like sweeping with a broom. Good Golf Coaching demonstrates that after practicing this motion correctly three times, it can fundamentally change how you approach ball striking with any club in your

Can I use the broom technique with all my clubs or just certain ones?

The broom technique can be applied to all clubs in your bag, from sand wedges to drivers. As explained by Good Golf Coaching, understanding how to properly use the sole plate applies whether you're hitting a seven iron, five iron, hybrid, or even the 'big dog' driver.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the broom drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Good Golf Coaching: You Will Never Be Over The Top Again.... (from 1:07). Uses a household broom to visually demonstrate how moving the grip handle around to the left squares the face and corrects extreme inside-out or over-the-top swing paths.
  2. Good Golf Coaching: Golf Swing Tips LIVE - 11th December (from 21:48). Using a broom to feel how moving the grip downward squares the face, highlighting handle orientation over flipping.
  3. Good Golf Coaching: Golf Tips LIVE - 8th December 2025 (from 38:04). Using a broom to feel the correct delivery path; moving the broom back toward the golfer ensures the 'head' points at the ball rather than the wall, maintaining posture.
  4. Good Golf Coaching: 3 Swings Like This And You’ll Never Be The Same… (from 1:36). Using a household broom to visualize and feel the clubface angle, dynamic loft, and path through the impact zone for different club types.

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