Tommy Fleetwood Drill Disastrous For Recreational Players
Clay Ballard of Top Speed Golf explains why the popular Tommy Fleetwood drill can be counterproductive for recreational players who struggle with a steep downswing. He demonstrates a superior alternative using the B-29 Blue Brick to create a shallowing alignment that encourages an inside-out path. By swinging under an alignment stick, golfers can eliminate 'over the top' moves and start hitting consistent draws.
Pros use drills to prevent getting too shallow, while amateurs usually need to get more shallow.
Swinging over a stick (Fleetwood drill) often worsens the 'over the top' move for recreational players.
Place an alignment stick about one foot outside the golf ball at a shallow angle to fix steepness.
Ensure you swing under the stick on the downswing to achieve a pro-like club path.
Focus on releasing the clubface after shallowing to produce a reliable draw shape.