Why Amateur Golfers Can't Stop Standing Up Through The Golf Ball
Jonathan Chown explains that 'standing up' or early extension is often caused by an active hand release where the right palm rolls toward the target. By adopting a 'palm down' feel and using the Pump Drill, golfers can maintain right wrist extension through impact. This technique stabilizes the swing radius, forcing the body to stay down and rotate properly to achieve better compression.
Active hand releases (rolling the right palm to the target) elongate the swing arc, forcing the body to stand up to avoid hitting the ground.
A 'palm down' release feel maintains right wrist extension, which keeps the swing arc higher and requires the body to stay in posture for contact.
The Pump Drill helps sync a body-centric release where the rotation of the torso, rather than the hands, delivers the club head.
Using technology like HackMotion can quantify the amount of extension needed to stay down through the ball.
Pros maintain a club face that is square to their spine angle, allowing them to turn through without 'flipping' the hands.