When and how to HINGE Your Wrists In The TAKEAWAY - Golf Swing
Advanced PGA Fellow Alistair Davies demonstrates the proper wrist action during the golf takeaway, emphasizing the difference between radial movement (wrist set) and flexion (hinge). Using 'The Hanger' training aid and a specific alignment grid, he shows golfers how to prevent the club from rolling inside and how to blend wrist set with body rotation for a perfect backswing.
Distinguish between wrist flexion/extension (opening like a door) and radial movement (thumbs moving up).
Maintain a consistent gap between the lead forearm and your hands/training aid during the first part of the takeaway.
The ideal wrist set direction should roughly match a 45-degree angle relative to your target line.
Rolling the club inside is a common error caused by improper forearm rotation and wrist hinge.
Practice by blending the 'thumbs up' wrist set with hip and rib cage rotation.