How to Set Your Wrist Correctly in the Backswing

🤲Placing your hands on the club correctly is crucial for setting your wrists in the backswing. Create an offset by pointing your fingers towards the ground before placing your hand on the club.

🔄Your wrists have two main movements: downward flexion (cupping) and upward flexion (flattening). Practice hinging the club upward and flattening your lead wrist for better control.

🔀Avoid early or late wrist set in the backswing. Aim for a timely wrist set, where your lead arm reaches the ground and your club is vertical, creating a 90-degree angle.

⚖️Proper wrist set allows you to control the clubface and generate leverage for increased clubhead speed. It is crucial for accuracy and distance in your golf swing.

🎯Work on setting your wrists correctly in the backswing through mindful practice and repetitions. Develop muscle memory to consistently execute a proper wrist set.

Why is wrist set important in the backswing?

—Wrist set in the backswing allows you to generate leverage and control the clubface. It is essential for accurate and powerful shots.

How do I place my hands on the club correctly?

—Create an offset by pointing your fingers towards the ground before placing your hand on the club. This sets up your wrists for proper movement in the backswing.

What happens if I set my wrists too early?

—Setting your wrists too early can lead to loss of power and control. Aim for a timely wrist set where your lead arm reaches the ground and your club is vertical.

How can I practice setting my wrists correctly?

—Practice the exercise shown in the video. When your lead arm reaches the ground, aim for a flat lead wrist with a 90-degree angle between the lead arm and the club.

Can wrist set improve my distance and accuracy?

—Yes, setting your wrists correctly allows you to generate more clubhead speed and control the direction of your shots. It contributes to both distance and accuracy in your golf swing.

00:00Welcome to a lesson on setting your wrists correctly in the backswing.

01:28There are two main movements of the wrists: downward flexion (cupping) and upward flexion (flattening).

03:39Proper wrist set allows you to control the clubface and generate leverage for increased clubhead speed.

05:22When setting your wrists, aim for a timely wrist set where your lead arm reaches the ground and your club is vertical.