Golf Hall-of-Fame teacher Manuel de la Torre
Manuel de la Torre
Manuel de la Torre was recognized as being one of golf's top teachers. His career includes playing competitively on tour, head golf professional at Milwaukee Country Club one of America's most esteemed golf clubs, and a career of teaching both tour professional and amateur golfers. Among th…
How do you use your wrists in the golf swing?
Many theories abound over the use of the wrists in the golf swing. One should bear in mind that the only contact with the golf club is with the hands and a good golf grip will set the wrists in the correct position to hinge and unhinge, creating a powerful strike on the ball.
When should your wrist hinge in the golf swing?
Ideally, wrists start hinging at the end of the takeaway, or in other words, when the shaft of the club is parallel to the ground. They continue doing so gradually until the top of the backswing is reached at which point the wrists should be fully hinged.
Should you use a wrist cock in your swing?
Golfers who have a tendency to let early handsy/wristy movements creep into their swings should benefit from remembering this swing tip. Indeed, relegating wrist cock to its correct timing should normalize the distance travelled by the ball to its full potential.
What is the function of the forearm in golf swing?
It provides support to the left wrist while the forearm remains relaxed; it cocks in response to the weight of the club at the top of the backswing, and uncocks at contact as a result of the momentum of the club and the straightening of the right arm. Sorry, the video player failed to load. (Error Code: 100013)
How do I stop my wrists in golf?
1:008:36HOW TO STOP LEAD WRIST BREAKDOWN IN GOLF - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd we need to keep that lead wrist in a slightly more bowed. Position okay or a flexed positionMoreAnd we need to keep that lead wrist in a slightly more bowed. Position okay or a flexed position okay extending the wrist is when it cuts flexing. The wrist is when it bows.
How do I stop my wrist from bending in the golf swing?
1:493:59Cure Your Slice – Wrist Bends Throughout the Swing - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe back of your wrist. Now be facing towards the target you want to hit. So that's the really theMoreThe back of your wrist. Now be facing towards the target you want to hit. So that's the really the recipe to always keep your wrist flex throughout the entire swing.
How do I stop my wrist from cupping?
0:0313:41How to Get a Flat Lead Wrist at Impact - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMy lead wrist gets cooked it slows the club down because I'm burning up all that energy back here itMoreMy lead wrist gets cooked it slows the club down because I'm burning up all that energy back here it adds loft to the clubface. So now that ball just kind of shoots up.
Should your wrists bend in a golf swing?
When beginning a swing, both wrists stay fairly flat. This means that, if you look at the back (or top) of both wrists, you'll see very little hinge. Keeping this part of the wrist flat at the address position will put you in a good spot to begin the swing correctly.
Do you hinge wrists golf swing?
There is no 'proper' wrist hinge in golf. Many coaches suggest to start breaking your wrists once you pass parallel in the takeaway, while others advocate a one-piece takeaway and only allowing your wrists to hinge at the top of the backswing. Both methods can produce repeatable, powerful golf swings.
What does cupping your wrist mean in golf?
It's harder to see it when you're at the top of the backswing. But if you get the clubface open or shut at the top—by cupping or bowing the left wrist (or having a grip that's too weak or too strong)—you're going to hit a lot of high slices or low hooks. Check your clubface at the top.
Why does my wrist Cup in backswing?
2:208:26WHY YOU HAVE A CUPPED LEFT WRIST IN THE GOLF SWINGYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt so the second reason to why you are cupping your left wrist in the golf swing is because you areMoreIt so the second reason to why you are cupping your left wrist in the golf swing is because you are hinging your wrists in the backswing. Too vertically. And too early.