When to fold over wrists?

[Maverick]

When is the proper time to follow through and fold the wrist over on the swing? I've been having a problem as far as timing this. Is it after im pact or before. What's the best method? If I consciously make this effort I usually end up hitting a hook and when I don't I usually hit my fade.

[kre8ivetl]

You shouldn't really have to make an effort to do it. just make sure that your hands are slightly in front of the clubhead at impact. (in your case you might want to make it feel like your hands are way ahead, in reality they wont be, but it's the feeling)

[MGB]

You shouldn't really have to make an effort to do it. just make sure that your hands are slightly in front of the clubhead at impact. (in your case you might want to make it feel like your hands are way ahead, in reality they wont be, but it's the feeling)

True! The correct rotation of your body should square the clubface. Stick the butt of your 5-iron in your sternum and grip down the shaft to approximate holding the club at address. Take a backswing and notice how the shaft point to the ground. Return the club to the impact position and rotate your body through. The butt of the club should stay pointing to your sternum as the club points down the target line. You'll notice that the toe of the clubhead will close through the impact zone without any manipulation.

[vokester]

keep your wrists cocked until the last second, and asuuming ur a righty unlike me, go after it hard with ur right wrist. the oppostie if ur a lefty

[1cawb1109]

I always learned and continue to learn (Bad injury in '04) that the whole swing is a "chain action" and that you shouldn't be thinking about manipulating anything at all, no matter how great the urge.

Take a peek at Hogan's 5 Lessons about the modern fundamentals of golf circa 1957. (Barnes & Noble-$12.00 soft cover) It's one of the early compendium's of the golf swing and perhaps even more valid today than when it was published. Ravielli's illustrations are superb too. You will see that everything just "happens." Good luck!

[kpcw]

"When do you roll the wrists?" Hmm. How about you change the question. When does your right forearm roll over your left? (if you are right-handed) That is a better question. As you speak of wrists, I think it's the wrong thing to focus on. Don't dwell on wrists, you'll get wristy.

I believe your foreams roll AFTER impact. Impact is square, rule # 1. Don't ever stray from that golden rule.

Do the 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock drill....Grab a 7 iron, take your proper grip, alignment and posture, no ball involved. Your head is noon and the head of the club is 6 o'clock. Bring the club in the backswing slowly till your hands are at exactly 9 o'clock and freeze. The shaft should be nearly parallel to the ground. Good. Swing through slowly till your hands are at 3 o'clock. The club should be nearly parallel to the ground.

I believe this drill can emphasize what you need, proper rolling of the forearms, not the wrists. Sometimes in golf it is good to think in large, broad terms. Other times, it can help to dissect things in smaller scope. For you? Think bigger...forearms, not wrists. Read below and good luck.

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