Right Forearm Under & Hammer Release Lag Drill (Speed and Face Closure)

Before you start

• Ensure proper setup behind the ball and correct shallowing path from the previous drills.

Movement sequence

1. Pause at last parallel in the downswing (when the club shaft is parallel to the ground).
2. Check that the right forearm is well underneath the left forearm (enough space to fit a golf club shaft between them).
3. Feel the action of hammering a wall with the tip of the club acting like an axe.
4. Release the club late from the inside to hit the ball with maximum power.

Key points

• Right forearm is lower/underneath the left forearm at last parallel (not covering or blocking the left forearm).
• Club shaft is parallel to the ground in the downswing.
• Ball draws naturally from right to left with increased clubhead and ball speed.

Common mistakes

Getting the right forearm high and covering up the left forearm during an over-the-top or steep downswing. Snapping or rolling the club incorrectly early in the downswing.

Practice notes

Perform 5 reps of the hammer motion with the right forearm kept lower. Combine all three drills (tilt setup, bag drill, and forearm lag hammer release) for consistent high-speed drives.