The coin drill is simple — but incredibly revealing

James Ridyard demonstrates the coin drill, a simple yet effective way to improve low-point precision in the short game. By focusing on brushing the top of a coin with a wedge, golfers can enhance their awareness of strike quality for better spin and distance control.

• Low-point control is more about awareness than complex technical changes.
• Use a coin as a feedback tool to refine the precision of your wedge strike.
• Aim to brush or 'nick' the top of the coin rather than striking through it.
• Practicing this awareness 10 times in a row can dramatically improve contact consistency.

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