Hanger — Golf Drill

Hanger golf drills are specialized training techniques designed to stabilize the lead wrist and control the clubface angle throughout the swing. Whether you are a high handicapper fighting a slice or a competitive player seeking elite compression, mastering the 'hanger' feel ensures your lead wrist remains flat or slightly bowed rather than cupped. Most golfers struggle with a 'disconnected' takeaway where the hands and arms move independently of the body, leading to a clubface that is wide open

How long does it take to see results with hanger drills?

Most golfers feel the difference in clubface control within 15-20 focused reps. However, to make a flat [wrist hinge](/learn/wrist-hinge) permanent, you should practice these drills for at least 10 minutes daily for two weeks.

Can I do these drills at home without a specialized training aid?

Yes! You can use a standard plastic coat hanger. Simply grip the hanger alongside your club so that the 'hook' part rests against your lead forearm. It provides the same biofeedback as professional tools.

What if I start hooking the ball while practicing this?

A hook usually means you are over-rotating your forearms or bowing the wrist too aggressively. Check your grip; if it is 'strong' (three or more knuckles visible), a flat wrist will shut the face significantly. Try a more neutral grip.

How each of them teaches it

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

  1. Alistair Davies Golf: Square The Cub face This Way In Golf. Utilizes a hanger training aid attached to the grip to feel proper lead arm supination and trail arm pronation through impact rather than flipping or hinging.
  2. Alistair Davies Golf: Just 2 Tips to Become a Consistent Golfer (It’s This Simple) (from 3:06). Attach a coat hanger or hanger device to your grip to ensure the lead wrist stays flat against the hanger's frame at the top of the backswing and through transition.
  3. Eric Cogorno Golf: The Correct Golf Release 90% Of Amateurs Never Learn (from 7:52). Using 'theHanger' training aid to ensure the lead wrist stays flat through impact and only begins to extend late in the follow-through.
  4. Eric Cogorno Golf: Do This And It WILL TRANSFORM Your Golf Swing (from 11:17). Using 'theHANGER' training aid to provide tactile feedback, ensuring the device touches the lead forearm to signify a flat or bowed wrist.
  5. Alistair Davies Golf: When and how to HINGE Your Wrists In The TAKEAWAY - Golf Swing (from 1:28). Using 'The Hanger' training aid to maintain a consistent gap between the forearm and the tool during the initial takeaway to prevent early wrist flexion.

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