Goal: Calibrate a constant grip pressure of 4 out of 10
How to do it
Hold the club as if it were a bird: firm enough that it can't escape, soft enough not to hurt it. Make practice swings feeling soft forearms. Hit balls keeping the same pressure from address to finish; if the grip tightens at the top, start over.
Tense forearms and no fluid wrist hinge on the way back; the wrist set shows up late or not at all and the tempo shortens.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Penick's bird" drill for?
Calibrate a constant grip pressure of 4 out of 10
How do you do the "Penick's bird" drill?
Hold the club as if it were a bird: firm enough that it can't escape, soft enough not to hurt it. Make practice swings feeling soft forearms. Hit balls keeping the same pressure from address to finish; if the grip tightens at the top, start over.