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The untouchable towel

10 min 15 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Kill fat contact with instant feedback

How to do it

Place a folded towel 10 cm behind the ball. Hit balls without touching the towel: it forces you to come down with the weight left and the low point forward. Start with half swings and lengthen little by little.

What fault it fixes

Fat contact
The ground contact or the divot starts behind the ball; on video, the low point of the arc falls before the ball.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "The untouchable towel" drill for?

Kill fat contact with instant feedback

How do you do the "The untouchable towel" drill?

Place a folded towel 10 cm behind the ball. Hit balls without touching the towel: it forces you to come down with the weight left and the low point forward. Start with half swings and lengthen little by little.

How long does the "The untouchable towel" drill take?

About 10 minutes per session, 15 reps.

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