The wrist hinge might be golf's most misunderstood fundamental, yet it controls everything from clubface angle to swing plane. Most golfers either hinge too early, creating a "heavy takeaway" that destroys their swing sequence, or they barely hinge at all, leaving power and consistency on the table. Understanding when and how your wrists should work transforms not just your [backswing](/learn/backswing), but your entire swing dynamics. [ChrisRyanGolf](/creator/chrisryangolf) reveals a critical
The key is avoiding a 'heavy takeaway' that leads to inconsistent contact. Focus on keeping your takeaway light and controlled rather than rushing into a heavy, forced motion that throws off your timing and clubface control throughout the swing.
According to Dan Grieve, this happens when your clubface is turned over as you come through impact, even if your swing plane looks okay. The face angle at impact, not just the swing path, is what's sending your shots left of target.
ChrisRyanGolf teaches a specific wrist and hand position that most golfers aren't even aware they should be doing. This move is critical for proper impact and compression, and without it, golfers struggle to make progress no matter how much they work on other parts of their swing.