Right Hand Drill explained...

[sandmac]

I would very much like to implement the RHD into my swing, but it confuses me. I've watched the video(s) and I recognize the concept of maintaining the right wrist locked position throughout the swing, so as to create lag and leverage for a powerful impact, but what I don't understand is how the up and down hinge works. It is basically saying that in order to keep the wrist cocked and still hit the ball, you just drop the wrist vertically or downward at some point on the downswing just before impact?

I basically don't understand at which position in the swing this "up and down or pop the ground" approach happens.

Also, does this drill have any effect on the swing plane? Does it correct over the top? Should I strive to have the belt buckle at the target now for impact? I have a lot of trouble with the timing of my hips as it is and I worry that this may cause problems.

Thanks for any help. You guys are always great with assistance.

[BrianW]

Re: Right Hand Drill explained...

You should not think too much about the wrist hinge, it will happen on it's own as you return the clubface to the ball. The main point is you cock and uncock your wrists only in an up and down direction and not by swatting the wrists sideways.

The power of the swing is generated by the large rotational forces of the legs, hips torso and shoulders, the arms go along for the ride. You must allow the shoulders to make a full and free rotation through impact while maintaining the hinge in the right wrist, this keeps the left arm and wrist straight which in turn gives great ball compression and straight ball flight.