The drill library
Ball back, divot forward
10 min
20 reps
Difficulty ●○○○○
Goal: Clean contact: strike the ball first, then the turf
How to do it
Place a towel 10 cm behind the ball. Hit without touching the towel: it forces a descending strike with the hands ahead.
What fault it fixes
Early extension
The pelvis moves toward the ball on the downswing; the spine angle set at address is lost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Ball back, divot forward" drill for?
Clean contact: strike the ball first, then the turf
How do you do the "Ball back, divot forward" drill?
Place a towel 10 cm behind the ball. Hit without touching the towel: it forces a descending strike with the hands ahead.
How long does the "Ball back, divot forward" drill take?
About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.
Sources
- Titleist Performance Institute — Body-Swing Connection screening
- David Leadbetter — The Golf Swing
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