Golf Swing Drill: The 'Hit and Hold' for Fixing Hooks and Slices

Introduction to the "Hit and Hold" Drill

• 💡 The "Hit and Hold" drill is presented as a singular, highly effective exercise for golfers to blend their swing together and improve overall performance.
• 🎯 It's considered one of the speaker's "desert island drills" due to its ability to address multiple swing issues with a single approach.
• ✅ The drill focuses on correct movements and body coordination, emphasizing that the ball will take care of itself once the movements are mastered.

"Hit and Hold" for Hookers

• ⛳️ This variation is for golfers who tend to hook the ball or have an "under" swing plane.
• 🧠 Key actions include loading the left side (knee, shoulder, head) and pivoting the torso through the ball.
• 🤝 The golfer should maintain a passive release by keeping the right hand under the left, preventing the club face from closing too quickly.
• 🚀 The goal is to marry lateral force with pivoting, pulling the club back on line without going under.

"Hit and Hold" for Slicers

• 🏌️‍♀️ This variation targets golfers who slice the ball or have an "over the top" swing.
• 💡 The primary focus is on a lateral shift while keeping the head back, followed by a full release.
• 🔄 In the release, the club, hands, and knee should go through together, with the leading edge looking up and the palm looking down the line.
• 🎯 This is a practice drill for release, not distance, allowing the club to drop and promoting a less steep attack.

Key Principles for Effective Practice

• 🌱 Practice should be done "little and often" to allow the movements to seep into the golf swing.
• 🛠️ Focus on blending body parts and feelings together, rather than immediate results or hitting the ball hard.
• 🔍 Use checkpoints like the club face pointing straight up in the release position to ensure correct execution.
• 📈 The feelings developed during this drill, such as left knee engagement or torso movement, are beneficial for transferring to a full swing.