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The outside guardian

15 min 20 reps Difficulty ●●●○○
Goal: Force the downswing to arrive from the inside

How to do it

Place a headcover 5 cm outside and 10 cm behind the ball. Hit balls without touching it: if you come over the top, you'll strike it before the ball. Start with an 8-iron at 60% and raise the intensity gradually.

What fault it fixes

Over the top (downswing from outside)
Down-the-line: from the top, the hands and club move outward (toward the ball line) before dropping; the club crosses the plane and attacks out-to-in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "The outside guardian" drill for?

Force the downswing to arrive from the inside

How do you do the "The outside guardian" drill?

Place a headcover 5 cm outside and 10 cm behind the ball. Hit balls without touching it: if you come over the top, you'll strike it before the ball. Start with an 8-iron at 60% and raise the intensity gradually.

How long does the "The outside guardian" drill take?

About 15 minutes per session, 20 reps.

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