Master The WRIST HINGE in your BACKSWING (EFFECTIVE)

PGA instructor Adam Bazalgette from Scratch Golf Academy demonstrates how to properly master the wrist hinge in the backswing. He emphasizes maintaining swing radius and introduces the 'Pre-hinge Drill' to help golfers feel a neutral clubface and effortless power at the top of the swing.

• Avoid moving the wrists during the initial takeaway; the hinge should primarily occur once the hands clear the legs.
• Aim for a full wrist hinge by the time the lead arm is parallel to the ground.
• A proper hinge should widen the swing radius rather than collapsing the trail arm or pulling the club toward the body.
• Use the 'Pre-hinge' drill to map the feel of a neutral wrist position and square clubface.
• Practice in front of a mirror without hitting balls to build awareness of your wrist structure at the top.

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