Rope Swing — Golf Drill

Learn the rope swing drill with step-by-step video demonstrations from expert golf instructors.

How each of them teaches it

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

  1. True Swing by Erika Larkin: Early Wrist Hinge? Here's What's Actually Happening (from 12:41). Swing a knotted towel or rope to feel a dragging sensation away from the ball, ensuring you rely on momentum rather than forcing an early wrist hinge.
  2. Shawn Clement's Wisdom in Golf Lessons: FORGET THE DEEP BACKSWING | This Changes Everything | GolfWRX | (from 1:28). Using a 40-inch gym rope to feel the weight and momentum of the swing, ensuring the backswing settles over the shoulder rather than getting too deep.