PGA Professional Matt Baker explains why dragging the club handle with body rotation destroys swing speed. He demonstrates the 'Throw The Club' drill and 'L to L' progression from the Malaska Golf system to teach natural wrist hinging and effortless release. By mastering this arm and lever action, golfers can achieve greater distance and ball compression with significantly less effort.
Avoid pulling the handle through impact, which keeps the clubface open and locks up arm speed.
The primary source of effortless clubhead speed comes from the lever system (hinging and unhinging wrists).
Perform the Throw The Club drill from shoulder height down to hip height to feel natural club rotation.
Progress to the L to L drill to synchronize arm release with an athletic full swing.