The More You Do this Drill THE BETTER YOU BECOME - A Drill for all Golfers
Warren Bennett of the Warren Bennett Golf Academy introduces the 'Hit and Hold' drill, which he considers one of his top 'desert island' exercises. The video provides two specific variations: a stable, passive release for golfers struggling with hooks, and an active, rotational release for those who slice. By practicing at partial speeds and holding the finish, golfers can blend body rotation with proper clubface control for more consistent ball striking.
For hookers: Focus on loading the left side and keeping the right hand under the left in the follow-through to stabilize the face.
For slicers: Allow the right palm and glove hand to roll over (release) while keeping the head slightly behind the ball.
Practice at 4/10 speed initially to ensure you are 'blending' the body movements correctly before adding power.
The 'hold' position serves as a vital diagnostic checkpoint for leading edge alignment and weight distribution.
Consistency is built by perfecting the movement first; the resulting ball flight will take care of itself once the pattern is ingrained.