Wrist Cock
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Any attempt to add to the lead wrist cock at the top of the swing usually only results in bending the wrist back - cupping it, in other words.
If you are unsure as to how much your wrist should cock then simply extend your leading arm straight out in front of your body (no club needed), palm facing to the rear and back of the hand facing to the target, make a fist and there is your wrist cock.
If you are unsure as to how much your wrist should cock then simply extend your leading arm straight out in front of your body (no club needed), palm facing to the rear and back of the hand facing to the target, make a fist and there is your wrist cock.
Have to keep the left wrist straight no matter how you cock your wrists. The right wrist folds or bends, it never cocks like the left one. I like the image of pulling a cord to start a lawn mower or outboard engine for the right wrist. At set up, I start the swing by "pulling the cord." And by all means check out Brian's twist to the top wrist action. Its all there.
I also feel that the "left bent wrist" at set up must get straight at takeaway and the "right straight wrist" at set up must get folded at takeaway, both as soon as possible.
I like to look at Jim Furyk's takeway to see this opposite wrist transformation move. Check it out.
I also feel that the "left bent wrist" at set up must get straight at takeaway and the "right straight wrist" at set up must get folded at takeaway, both as soon as possible.
I like to look at Jim Furyk's takeway to see this opposite wrist transformation move. Check it out.
Brian Manzella
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Great advice guys!
Also try NOT cocking your wrist AT ALL during the swing WITH LOOSE WRISTS.
Just let the club's weight and the stroke do the 'cocking.'
Also try NOT cocking your wrist AT ALL during the swing WITH LOOSE WRISTS.
Just let the club's weight and the stroke do the 'cocking.'
cherrybarry
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It seems like you are "double cocking" your wrists, which leaves the clubface open. The left wrist should never bend when the left wrist cocks.
It's an up and down motion with a FLAT left wrist. For my grip, the left wrist cocking action bends the right wrist; it may be the same for you. Let the clubhead do the cocking and you should feel pressure on the last three fingers of the left hand (PP#2).
It's an up and down motion with a FLAT left wrist. For my grip, the left wrist cocking action bends the right wrist; it may be the same for you. Let the clubhead do the cocking and you should feel pressure on the last three fingers of the left hand (PP#2).
A personal observation, any and all comments welcome!
The position of my hands at address, not up and down but fore and aft, in relation to pants zipper and crease in pants seems (actually does) to influence several positions at address and during my swing.
At address w/ hands more forward.
1. Weight distribution on feet.
2. Straightness of right arm. (possibly r. forearm more on plane, need to read more TGM)
3. Shoulder tilt, right lower.
4. Head more behind ball. More tilt from waist up.
During take away.
1. Clubface looking at ball longer.
2. No rearward hip slide/ right leg angled forward more. Entire body more stable/ no moving off ball.
IOW With the proper hands position at address(for me, maybe too far forward for others, grip cap almost in line w/ pants crease) vs closer to zipper, I seem to stay on plane/hit better shots.
The position of my hands at address, not up and down but fore and aft, in relation to pants zipper and crease in pants seems (actually does) to influence several positions at address and during my swing.
At address w/ hands more forward.
1. Weight distribution on feet.
2. Straightness of right arm. (possibly r. forearm more on plane, need to read more TGM)
3. Shoulder tilt, right lower.
4. Head more behind ball. More tilt from waist up.
During take away.
1. Clubface looking at ball longer.
2. No rearward hip slide/ right leg angled forward more. Entire body more stable/ no moving off ball.
IOW With the proper hands position at address(for me, maybe too far forward for others, grip cap almost in line w/ pants crease) vs closer to zipper, I seem to stay on plane/hit better shots.
I definitely agree that the leading wrist need to be flat or even supinated at impact,but I don't think it needs to be during the backswing and transition.Two of the most textbook swings in the game by the name of Faldo and Elkington both display a dish angle at the back of the left wrist except at impact.You will not see either player miss a shot to the left very often.
Ragman,I don't really understand how rolling the leading wrist flat makes it easier to keep on plane and keep a square face unless,maybe you have a weak grip.I can see how it could help hit a draw and for the the weaker players to square the clubface at impact.
With players with a "strong" grip, they are usually rotated well-through to help them hold the face open with more tilt.
They still have a pretty flat wrist through impact. If they were to unbend the right wrist (coming down) the club would be thrown over the plane.
Rotating through so hard helps them to hold the face open and move their plane line more left (as most hit fades as their stock shot).
Don't really know what to think of your infatuation with me.
Brian Manzella
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The left wrist NEEDS to fatten as SOON AS POSSIBLE in the golfer who had NEVER HAD A FLAT LEFT WRIST.
If you know how to wind up with one...then by release point is a very good idea
The left wrist NEEDS to fatten as SOON AS POSSIBLE in the golfer who had NEVER HAD A FLAT LEFT WRIST.
If you know how to wind up with one...then by release point is a very good idea
cherrybarry
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are you saying you could lag it by bending the left wrist?quote:Originally posted by brianman
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The left wrist NEEDS to fatten as SOON AS POSSIBLE in the golfer who had NEVER HAD A FLAT LEFT WRIST.
If you know how to wind up with one...then by release point is a very good idea
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