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PART 3: DIRECTION

1. WRIST CONTROL: HARNESS THE TRAIL PALM

We’ll begin our search for directional control by focusing on the hands and wrists themselves – specifically the trailing side. Creating more release and speed, the trail hand has the potential to compromise attack angle and face aim, so it’s important we get it under control right from the start.

IMPACT: PALM FACES DOWN

Now swing down through ‘impact’, just with the trail hand. A great image for you to work on is that your trail hand is bouncing a basketball against the ground. This, alongside a committed trail side release, will help you keep the trail wrist extended back and the clubface under control.

MORE POWER, BETTER STRIKE

You will quickly feel

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