Feel the Toe of the Club Through the Ball | Jimmy Ballard

Jimmy Ballard demonstrates a simple index finger drill to help golfers feel proper clubhead release through impact. By extending the trail index finger down the shaft during chip shots, players learn to let the toe of the club rotate toward the target rather than pulling the heel across the ball.

• Extend your trail index finger straight down the back/side of the shaft during setup.
• Make short chip shot swings while keeping focus on the direction your index finger points.
• Feel like the index finger points directly toward the target through impact.
• Allow the toe of the club to release through the ball instead of pulling the heel across the line.

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