Trail Hand Release — Golf Drill

Learn the trail hand release drill with step-by-step video demonstrations from expert golf instructors.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the trail hand release drill, each linked at the second they start.

1. The Art of Simple Golf: Stop "Clearing Your Hips" With Your Driver (Do This Instead) (from 4:31). Hold the club with your trail hand placed lower on the grip to feel the club's lever system release early near your trail foot, encouraging full face rotation and an upward attack angle.
2. Alistair Davies Golf: Hit The Golf Ball First Every Time. A drill where you release your trail hand from the club at impact, allowing the lead arm to swing forward alone to move the low point ahead of the ball.
3. Alistair Davies Golf: Before You Hit Driver Again… Watch This Complete Guide. Grip the club with the trail hand halfway down the shaft; during the downswing, feel the butt of the club hit your forearm early to encourage a proper release and upward strike.
4. Face First Golf: Driver Power for Golfers Over 55 (from 11:10). Swing the club with only your trail hand to feel the toe of the club whipping past the heel, creating a 'face to the ground' sensation at impact.
5. Face First Golf: Driver Lesson: Regain Distance After 55 (from 2:48). Swinging the club with only the trail hand to feel the 'toe passing the heel' to square the face.