Stop Rolling Your Trail Hand! Hit Straighter Golf Shots Instantly

Matt Baker explains how rolling the trail hand through impact leads to rapid clubface closure, resulting in pulled and hooked shots. He introduces a trail hand throwing motion that keeps the clubface stable and square relative to the swing path. Practicing single-hand trail arm chip shots helps golfers internalize this motion for cleaner ball striking.

• Avoid twisting or rolling your trail hand over through impact.
• Treat the trail arm motion like a throwing action, keeping the trail wrist hinged.
• Keep the trail hand square to the swing path through the impact zone.
• Practice single-handed trail hand chip shots to feel proper clubface stability.

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