Learn to Drop the Club ‘DOWN’ in the DOWNswing - The Gravity Drop Drill
Warren Bennett of the WBGA Academy demonstrates the 'Gravity Drop Drill' to help golfers eliminate over-the-top swings and improve their transition. By breaking the move into three phases—static drop, full follow-through, and slow-motion flow—golfers learn to let gravity pull the club into the 'slot' for a more natural release.
The 'gravity drop' occurs at the start of the downswing when the right elbow and hands fall vertically before the body rotates.
Keep your back to the target longer during the initial transition to ensure the club stays behind the hands.
Practice at 20% speed (Phase 3) to rewire the brain's mechanical order without the pressure of achieving distance.
A proper drop from the inside requires a more active release where the clubhead passes the hands through impact.
This drill is particularly effective for golfers who struggle with shanking or hitting shots off the heel.