Easy Drill to Fix the Lag | Stop Early Extension Series Ep.3
Golf instructor Aimee Cho presents a drill combining an impact bag and a lag trainer stick to eliminate early extension and casting. She breaks down the movement into three clear steps: a one-piece takeaway, lead-palm wrist hinge, and a lower-body lateral weight shift into impact. Cho also clarifies the distinction between proper lateral weight transfer and swaying.
Start the downswing with lower-body lateral movement rather than pulling down with your hands.
Insert a lag stick into your grip to receive instant feedback on downswing steepness and casting.
Execute a one-piece takeaway where the hands, clubhead, and shoulders move together.
Press down with your lead palm during the backswing turn to create proper wrist hinge.
Post firmly on your lead leg during weight transfer to maintain stability and prevent swaying.
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