Tip From the Archives

Pen Drill

Problem

Your swing feels tight or restricted and you are not getting the distance you want off of the tee box.

Cure

Remember to allow a little head movement during your swing. Trying to keep your head down and staring at the ball tends to tighten up the muscles in your body and therefore restrict the amount of turn you make during the backswing.

Therapy

When you have a good set up, your chin will be well off of your chest, so that your shoulder can move freely under it. So, place a pen in your mouth and swing the club back. Watch to see where the pen points, your head should turn away from the target, so that the pen points well past your trailing foot by the time you reach the top of your backswing.

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9 votes

 
Mike | 4 years ago, at the start of July

That seems like a great tip - I haven't taken it to the range yet, but just stood next to my computer and tried it out. This is the first tip I've seen that gives a way to gage your head movement. Not only will I be able to see if I'm restraining my swing, but I should also be able to see if I'm moving up or down (changing spine angle) based on the movement of the pen.

Shayne | 4 years ago, at the start of July

Your tips are timeless and valuable. Thanks.



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