Start with your golf swing if you want to shape up your game. The L to L drill is a great exercise to get your swing going.
First, drop your right foot back and swing at the ball, creating an “L” with your arms and club on your backswing and a reverse “L” on the follow-through.
Most people struggle with this because their body wants to go when they start, and they can’t get back when they swing.
This drill gets the lever system working and stops the chest from pulling the club through the ball.
Again, practice swinging L to L. You should be able to do this drill smoothly. You need to be able to master this because it helps you develop the skills required for a big full swing.
This is a great drill to start shaping up your game. Practice this drill before you go out to play.
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13 Comments
Great reminder – great drill
Will this drill help if I’m training away from a leftward path?
I love how this content challenges me to step out of my comfort zone. 🚶♂️
I just saw another highly reputable instructor say to his student, “do not turn the wheel” as you move through contact? Im now confused.
On the downswing I saw his chest rotate to the left and the whole right side go down the line toward the target. He says that we should not do what he just did.
Super drill ! I’m totally guilty of coming up and out of my swing ! THANK YOU
Like your videos,short and right to the point
L to L allows you to hit EFFORTLESSLY and creates tremendous amount of club head speed. Basically this is what all tour pro's do. Playing 18 holes doing just this drill to hit, you can break 90.
Great warmup drill for sure.
Great DRILL ! I need to incorporate this in my warmups !
A little bit in style of Jim "stillness" Venetos.
I use this drill as a warm-up prior to range sessions or playing. It's simple and very effective. It's amazing how far I can hit it while doing this drill. Really demonstrates the importance of the release.
Outstanding, thank you.