Can You Hit Straighter Golf Shots With This Simple Tip?
PGA Coach Alistair Davies demonstrates how lowering the hand path during the delivery phase can instantly improve ball striking and swing path. By mimicking the 'Justin Rose' rehearsal, golfers can eliminate 'over-the-top' movements and better utilize ground reaction forces for more consistent shots.
Lowering the hands in the downswing naturally forces the rib cage down and prevents early extension.
Professional golfers typically have hands 1-2cm lower at delivery than at address, while amateurs are often higher.
Keeping the hands low helps maintain a bent trail arm, preserving wrist lag and preventing a 'casting' motion.
Use an alignment stick as a visual barrier to ensure your hands stay on a shallower, more inside path.
This move encourages pushing off the ground correctly, leading to more power and better rotation through the ball.