The #1 Secret to Releasing the Golf Club Correctly
Adam Porzak explains the mechanics of a proper golf club release to eliminate early casting and weak ball flights. He demonstrates how to sync lead hip rotation with hand speed ('Hip and Grip') and introduces the 'Forward Ball' drill to naturally induce shaft lean and compression. The lesson emphasizes a stable, held-off finish to maintain control and explains the 'knuckles down' feel for squaring the clubface correctly.
The release should happen 'later' and out in front of the ball, not behind it.
Sync the lead hip clearing with the hands moving through impact (the 'Hip and Grip' concept).
Use an abbreviated, held-off finish (hands below shoulder high) to prevent the club from passing the hands too early.
Square the clubface by feeling the lead knuckles turn down and the trail palm turn up through impact.
To hit the ball lower and more compressed, move your visual 'release point' further ahead of the ball.