Knock Away — Golf Drill

Learn the knock away drill with step-by-step video demonstrations from expert golf instructors.

How each of them teaches it

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

1. True Swing by Erika Larkin: Early Wrist Hinge? Here's What's Actually Happening (from 10:39). Place a second golf ball 12 to 18 inches behind your ball and knock it backward during the takeaway using core momentum to train a wide, low initial backswing.
2. True Swing by Erika Larkin: Why Chasing These Three Swing Positions Is Making Your Game Worse (from 6:04). Place a second golf ball about 12 inches behind your ball at address and use body pivot momentum to push/knock it away during the takeaway, promoting outward width and a naturally straight lead arm.