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Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2: The Missing Piece

Published: June 7, 2024

Are you ready to maximize club head speed at impact?

golf throw the ball drillFind out the missing piece for max speed!

If so, you need the missing piece from our wildly popular Throw the Ball Drill video — and Part 2 delivers exactly that.

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In this follow-up, you'll learn a targeted drill to ingrain the perfect release point in your swing. Whether your trail hip spins too early or your lower body stays too passive through the hitting zone, this drill addresses both patterns with the same simple movement framework.

The key is understanding how your trail arm drives the release. When your lead side holds its structure through impact while your trail arm fires past it, you create the whipping action that generates real speed. That's the biomechanical principle behind the throwing motion — and it translates directly into a more powerful, consistent golf swing.

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Watch now to improve your release timing and pick up speed at impact — the only place it truly counts.

Checkpoints for Practice

  • For Hip Spinners (trail hip fires too early):
  • Keep the Shoulders and Lead Hip Closed in the Downswing
  • Keep Trail Heel on the Ground Through Transition
  • Release the Ball With the Throwing of the Trail Arm
  • For Non-Hip Spinners (lower body too quiet):
  • Same Motions as Above, But Allow the Lead Hip to Open Through Impact
  • Lead Shoulder Still Square to Ball at the Point of Release

How to Maximize Club Head Speed

Learn a targeted drill to improve your swing's release point and increase club head speed.

  1. 1

    Understand the Release Point

    Begin by grasping the importance of the release point in your swing. This drill focuses on how your trail arm drives the release, which is crucial for generating speed.

  2. 2

    Practice for Hip Spinners

    If your trail hip spins too early, keep your shoulders and lead hip closed during the downswing. Ensure your trail heel remains on the ground through the transition.

  3. 3

    Throw the Ball

    Perform the throwing motion using your trail arm. This action should feel natural and help you understand how to create a whipping motion that enhances speed.

  4. 4

    Adjust for Non-Hip Spinners

    For those who struggle with a quiet lower body, maintain the same motions but allow your lead hip to open through impact. Keep your lead shoulder square to the ball at the release point.

  5. 5

    Ingrain the Movement

    Repeat the drill consistently to ingrain the correct release timing and improve your overall swing mechanics. Focus on the feel of the movements to enhance muscle memory.

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