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Lag pump

15 min 12 reps Difficulty ●●●●○
Goal: Hold the wrist angle on the downswing

How to do it

From the top, swing down slowly until your hands reach the trail thigh, keeping the angle between the lead arm and the shaft; swing back up and repeat twice. On the third pump, hit the ball. The feeling is of holding back, not of force.

What fault it fixes

Casting (early loss of lag)
Face-on: the wrist-shaft angle opens as soon as the downswing starts; with the lead arm horizontal, the angle to the shaft already exceeds 120 degrees.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Lag pump" drill for?

Hold the wrist angle on the downswing

How do you do the "Lag pump" drill?

From the top, swing down slowly until your hands reach the trail thigh, keeping the angle between the lead arm and the shaft; swing back up and repeat twice. On the third pump, hit the ball. The feeling is of holding back, not of force.

How long does the "Lag pump" drill take?

About 15 minutes per session, 12 reps.

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