Stop Using Your Wrists | Jimmy Ballard

Renowned golf coach Jimmy Ballard debunks the myth that swing power is generated by active wrist action. He explains how the wrists naturally respond to proper body rotation and arm hinge, drawing on classic swing principles passed down from Walter Hagen to Sam Byrd.

• Power in the golf swing comes from proper body turn and arm hinge, not active wrist flipping.
• The wrists should respond passively to body motion rather than leading or forcing speed.
• Eliminating overactive hand action builds consistency and improves impact quality.

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