Alignment Stick Square Face Forward Shaft Lean Impact Drill

Key points

• Choke down on the golf club and set the leading edge square to the alignment stick on the ground
• Take a half backswing, then shift weight and rotate body toward the target into the lead side
• Rematch the leading edge square to the stick while maintaining forward shaft lean with space between the hands and trail hip

Common mistakes

Pulling the hands down to force shaft lean while leaving the clubface wide open, leading to severe shanks and pushes.