HAMMER The Golf Ball Using Your Left Wrist! (Finally Compress It)

In this lesson, PGA instructor Milo Lines explains how a stronger lead-wrist condition—similar to hammering a nail or swinging a bat—helps golfers compress the ball consistently. By utilizing radial wrist hinge and minimizing excessive clubface twisting through impact, golfers can build a more stable, powerful swing pattern.

• Align the lead wrist into radial hinge (like using a hammer or axe) to maximize impact power and stability.
• Minimize excessive wrist flipping or rolling through impact to maintain face control.
• Practice single-handed lead wrist chip shots to feel crisp contact and stable face alignment.
• Gradually ladder up your swing length and speed while preserving the simple 'hammer' feel.

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