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Pressure on the instep

10 min 15 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Load the trail side without spilling outside it

How to do it

Place a golf ball under the outside edge of your trail foot. Make swings feeling the pressure stay on the inside of the foot throughout the backswing. Then hit balls without the ball under the foot, chasing the same feeling.

What fault it fixes

Sway (lateral slide in the backswing)
Face-on: the trail hip slides laterally outside the trail foot during the backswing instead of rotating; the head travels several centimeters to the right.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Pressure on the instep" drill for?

Load the trail side without spilling outside it

How do you do the "Pressure on the instep" drill?

Place a golf ball under the outside edge of your trail foot. Make swings feeling the pressure stay on the inside of the foot throughout the backswing. Then hit balls without the ball under the foot, chasing the same feeling.

How long does the "Pressure on the instep" drill take?

About 10 minutes per session, 15 reps.

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