Skip The Rock — Golf Drill

Skip the rock golf drills are a series of biomechanical swing cues designed to transform a steep, distance-killing impact into a shallow, high-launching power move. Primarily targeted at mid-to-high handicappers and competitive golfers struggling with excessive backspin, this method solves the common problem of 'hitting down' on the ball with the driver. We’ve all been there—standing on the tee box, trying to crush a drive, only to see it balloon into the air and fall short because of a steep, o

Why is my ball going to the right when I try to 'skip the rock'?

This is a common side effect of the shallow path. To fix it, ensure you use a 'closed face grip' as suggested by [Face First Golf](/creator/facefirstgolf). Set the clubface square to the target first, then take your grip with the lead hand turned more to the right.

Can I practice the 'skip' motion at home without a ball?

Yes! Use the 'Top spin ground stroke' drill. Mimic a tennis forehand or stone-skipping motion with a short club or even just your hand to build the muscle memory of the trail elbow tucking and the hand rising through impact.

How long does it take to see an increase in distance?

Many golfers see an immediate jump in yardage once they stop hitting down on the ball. By changing the angle of attack from negative to positive, you can gain 15-20 yards simply by optimizing [Release](/learn/release) and spin rates.

How each of them teaches it

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

  1. Face First Golf: 👉 Too Much Lag Is Killing Your Distance — Whip It to Rip It (from 7:00). Mimics the sidearm motion of skipping a rock to encourage an inside-to-out swing path and prevent an over-the-top move.
  2. Face First Golf: New "Grip, Hip, Skip" Method Simplifies Driver Distance (from 4:27). Mimic the motion of skipping a stone across water to feel a low-to-high swing path and upward attack angle through impact.

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