You Can’t Hit Driver STRAIGHT Because You’re Trying to Do THIS…
PGA instructor Alex Elliott explains why forcing a textbook flat lead wrist at the top of the backswing can destroy driver consistency depending on your grip. He shows how excessive wrist extension opens the clubface and causes slices, demonstrating how to use the motorcycle drill to achieve the proper wrist angle for maximum distance and accuracy.
Lead wrist angle at the top of the backswing depends on your starting grip style; strong grips naturally exhibit more wrist cupping, whereas neutral grips are flatter.
Avoid adding excessive wrist extension (cupping) during the backswing, as this opens the clubface and leads to weak slices.
Use the motorcycle drill feel (slight lead wrist flexion) during the backswing to keep the clubface square through impact.
Focus on maintaining a wrist condition relative to your starting grip rather than forcing a generic textbook position.
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