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Under the stick roof

15 min 12 reps Difficulty ●●●○○
Goal: Flatten a backswing that's too steep

How to do it

Lean an alignment stick against a chair, following the club's plane above your trail shoulder. Swing back feeling the club travel just underneath the stick, around your body. Alternate rehearsals and gentle real shots.

What fault it fixes

Backswing plane too steep
Down-the-line: the club goes up outside the hand line with little torso rotation; at the top the hands are very high, above the functional plane.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Under the stick roof" drill for?

Flatten a backswing that's too steep

How do you do the "Under the stick roof" drill?

Lean an alignment stick against a chair, following the club's plane above your trail shoulder. Swing back feeling the club travel just underneath the stick, around your body. Alternate rehearsals and gentle real shots.

How long does the "Under the stick roof" drill take?

About 15 minutes per session, 12 reps.

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