L To L — Golf Drill

The L-to-L swing sequence is one of golf's most misunderstood power sources, yet it's the key to unlocking effortless distance that most golfers desperately seek. Face First Golf has revolutionized how we think about this crucial movement, revealing that 90% of golfers miss the "whip" action that creates massive clubhead speed with minimal effort. The concept centers on forming a precise 90-degree angle between your lead arm and club shaft on both sides of the swing—creating an L position at the

How to practise it

  1. Form the lead-side L position at setup Create a 90-degree angle between your lead arm and club shaft, with elbows pointed down and together. Your belt buckle should face the target.
  2. Practice the trail-side L in slow motion Swing to the top and form the opposite L position with your trail arm and shaft. Keep elbows down throughout the transition.
  3. Execute the speed-out-front drill Flip your driver upside down, grip the clubhead, and start with forearms touching in the L position. Feel the grip whip past your hands.
  4. Connect L-to-L with full swings Hit balls focusing on the whip sensation as you transition from trail L to lead L. Let your belt buckle follow the grip end through impact.
  5. Integrate with driver swings Apply the same L-to-L sequence with driver, emphasizing the effortless release rather than forcing speed.

What is the 'L to L' technique and how can it add distance to my shots?

The 'L to L' technique refers to using your lever system correctly throughout the swing, creating proper angles and sequential movement. According to Matt Baker Golf, this single move can add 20 yards to your shots by maximizing the efficiency of your body's natural mechanics rather than trying to s

I'm losing distance as I get older - should I swing harder to get it back?

No, swinging harder is exactly what causes you to lose more speed and distance as you age. According to Face First Golf, older golfers should focus on proper sequencing and technique rather than effort, as the panic to hit harder actually works against generating clubhead speed.

What is the 'whip' action in the golf swing and why don't most golfers understand it?

The 'whip' action refers to a specific sequence that creates massive power with less effort, applicable to both irons and driver. Face First Golf explains that 90% of golfers miss this concept, which involves proper timing and release rather than muscling the ball.

How each of them teaches it

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

  1. Face First Golf: The "WHIP IT TO RIP IT" Move Older Golfers Are Using To Add 40+ Yards (from 12:58). A motion swinging from a 90-degree shaft-to-lead-arm L-position before impact to a mirrored L-position after impact, helping golfers feel proper forearm rollover and clubhead release.
  2. Face First Golf: The Easy Way Older Golfers Create Lag Without Ruining Their Swing (from 2:03). Swing the club from a 90-degree wrist hinge backswing position to a 90-degree released finish position to feel natural lag and release without tension.
  3. Face First Golf: 5 Golf Tips Older Golfers Need To Ignore (from 10:07). Start in the fully released finish position, swing back to an L-position, and swing through to release to feel natural wrist hinge and lag without forcing it.
  4. Malaska Golf: Every Tour Player Does This — So Can You (from 2:08). A swing motion swinging from an L-position on the backswing to an L-position on the follow-through to practice proper wrist hinge, unhinge, and rehinge.
  5. Face First Golf: 90% of Golfers Don't Understand The "WHIP" (And It's Killing Their Power) (from 1:01). A foundational drill focusing on creating a 90-degree hinge between the lead arm and shaft in the backswing and mirroring that position in the follow-through.
  6. Malaska Golf: What No One Teaches You About L to L (Golf's Best Drill?) (from 0:10). A foundational drill where the golfer swings from a 90-degree 'L' position with the lead arm parallel to the ground on the backswing to a mirrored 'L' on the follow-through.
  7. Face First Golf: +20 yards Irons, +50 yards Driver (from 1:40). A compact swing drill moving from a hinged L-position on the backswing to a 'whipped' L-position on the follow-through to build a powerful release.
  8. Face First Golf: The 'Hip Stall' Power Secret: Add 10 MPH by Slowing Down (from 5:14). A small-swing progression where you swing from a hinged 'L' position in the backswing to a mirrored 'L' position in the follow-through to feel the whip of the clubhead.
  9. Face First Golf: Golfers Over 50: Get Your Driver Distance Back (from 2:21). A half-swing drill where the hands go no higher than the hips, focusing on full wrist hinge in the backswing and a mirrored hinged position in the follow-through.
  10. Malaska Golf: Why Your Driver Is RUINING Your Score (And How to Fix It) (from 5:50). A progression drill starting from small waist-high swings to arm-parallel positions, focusing on wrist hinge and shaft alignment to the target line.
  11. Matt Baker Golf | Malaska Certified Coach: How My Student Gained 20 Yards With ONE Simple Move (Lever System Explained) (from 4:11). Swing from a position where the lead arm is parallel to the ground with wrists hinged (L shape) to the same mirrored position on the follow-through.
  12. Face First Golf: The range is a lie - Here's how you Improve Faster With Less Practice (from 13:37). Making small swings from the lead-arm-parallel position to the trail-arm-parallel position to master the forearm crossover.
  13. Georgia Ball Golf: 3 Driver Mistakes I See Every Single Day (from 5:48). Limits the backswing and follow-through to an 'L' shape (arms and club) to prevent overswinging and neutralize the swing length.
  14. Matt Baker Golf | Malaska Certified Coach: Why You’re Losing Clubhead Speed (And Don’t Know It) (from 3:13). Swing back until the arm and shaft form an L-shape, allow arms to drop through impact, and mirror the L-shape on the follow-through.
  15. Face First Golf: 6 Things to Check When Your Iron Contact Falls Apart (from 6:21). A partial swing drill focusing on moving the club from an 'L' position in the backswing to an 'L' position in the follow-through.

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