This New Driver Technique Makes Amateurs Look Like Tour Pros

PGA instructor Eric Cogorno and JT Thomas explain how generating speed from your arms, hands, and wrist motion produces effortless driver distance. They break down why the body must decelerate near impact to sling the clubhead forward, and demonstrate the Whoosh Drill and Impact Bag Drill to feel maximum speed past impact.

• Moving the body and club at the exact same rate limits energy transfer to the clubhead.
• Decelerating or 'braking' the lead side allows the arms and hands to whip the clubhead through impact.
• Wrist action should move down and forward through impact rather than holding excessive shaft lean.
• The Whoosh Drill helps build intention and speed past impact without body strain.
• Single-arm drills against an impact bag help feel proper hand and wrist acceleration.

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