Almost No Golfer Knows This Move (But It’s the Key to Compression)
Chris Ryan reveals the 'twisting' move of the clubface that elite ball strikers use to achieve maximum compression. By arching the lead wrist to close the face early, golfers can aggressively lean the shaft forward at impact without hitting the ball to the right, resulting in crisp, ball-first contact.
Most golfers lack compression because they don't 'twist' the clubface closed during the backswing and transition.
Forward shaft lean at impact naturally opens the clubface; closing the face early is the necessary counter-move.
The 'Knuckles Pull' drill helps feel the transition from a cupped or neutral wrist to an arched (bowed) position.
If you don't close the face early, your brain will force a 'flipping' motion at impact to square the face, leading to fat or thin shots.
Using visual markers on your glove knuckles can help monitor the twisting motion throughout the swing.
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