David Blair of Swing Build Golf explains how to transition from basic body movements to a full swing by focusing on the weight of the club head. He addresses the common mistake of overusing the arms and shoulders, which leads to fat shots and slices. The video provides a specific 'knuckle check' for correct wrist hinging during both the backswing and follow-through to ensure the club stays on path.
The most common fault in golf is overusing the arms and shoulders to force the swing.
Keep your shoulders down and arms together to allow the club to naturally stay on the correct swing path.
Perform a 'knuckle check' at the top: you should see 2-3 knuckles on your trail hand and only 1 on your lead hand.
Practice swinging without a ball to get familiar with the club's weight and natural zip through impact.
In a proper release, the knuckle visibility should reverse during the follow-through, allowing the club to snap through impact.