The Correct Wrist Set Simplifies The Golf Swing SO MUCH! (Wrist Hinge Details)

Eric Cogorno demonstrates how to master the wrist hinge in the golf swing to solve inconsistency and loss of distance. Using Adam Scott as a model, Cogorno explains three essential checkpoints: achieving a 90-degree hinge by left-arm parallel, flattening the lead wrist, and maintaining an on-plane shaft angle.

• Achieve a 90-degree wrist hinge by the time the lead arm is parallel to the ground for maximum power.
• A cupped lead wrist often opens the club face; fix this by bending the trail (right) wrist back into extension.
• The wrist hinge should be progressive, starting from the takeaway where the shaft is parallel to the ground as hands pass the thigh.
• Use the 'Hammer Drill' to isolate vertical wrist movement and improve the ability to hit down on the ball.
• Check that the butt of the club points toward the target line at the halfway back position to ensure the swing is on plane.

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