Craig Jones from Face First Golf explains how to regain 20–40 yards of distance by correcting a steep downswing into an upward 'drop' move. The lesson covers how to transition from a descending blow to hitting up on the ball, combined with setup adjustments like a strong face and a closed-face grip to square the club through impact.
Strike the driver on the upswing to minimize backspin and maximize rollout.
The 'drop move' involves the trail shoulder working under the lead shoulder in the downswing to create a low-to-high path.
Correcting your path to the inside often causes a 'push' or 'block'; solve this with a 'strong face' setup aimed slightly left.
A closed-face grip (lead hand V pointing to trail shoulder) helps the club toe release past the heel.
Use the whip drill to train an early release, preventing the common 'chicken wing' or held-off face.