In this instructional video, Malaska-certified golf coach Matt Baker introduces the split-grip drill to help players master swing sequence and face control. By separating the hands on the grip, golfers can exaggerate and feel the proper lever system and release through impact. This simple practice routine requires no ball and serves as an ideal warm-up exercise.
Separate your lead and trail hands on the grip to feel how the hands and wrists operate as a lever system.
Pay attention to how splitting your hands enhances your feel for the club's natural arc during the downswing.
Use the drill to understand how trail-hand pressure and release control the clubface through impact.
Perform this drill as a pre-session warm-up or rehearsal exercise without needing to hit balls.
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