Understanding Wrist Movements in Golf: Cupping vs. Bowing

🏌️‍♂️Cupping is the extension of the lead wrist, while bowing is the flexion of the lead wrist. These movements directly influence the club face orientation.

⚖️Cupping the wrist at the top of the backswing leads to an open club face, while bowing the wrist leads to a closed club face.

🔄The body must compensate for the wrist angles during the downswing to achieve a square club face at impact.

🏆Professional golfers have different wrist angles but achieve consistent shots by matching their wrist positions with body movements.

🔀Mismatching wrist angles and body movements can result in inconsistent ball flights and inaccurate shots.

What is cupping and bowing in golf?

—Cupping refers to the extension of the lead wrist, while bowing refers to the flexion of the lead wrist.

How do wrist movements influence the club face?

—Cupping leads to an open club face, while bowing leads to a closed club face.

Should I aim to cup or bow my wrist?

—It depends on your swing style and body capabilities. Both wrist positions can work, but they need to be matched with your body movements to achieve consistent shots.

How do professional golfers use wrist movements?

—Professional golfers have different wrist positions, but they compensate with body movements to ensure a square club face at impact.

What happens if I mismatch wrist angles and body movements?

—Mismatching wrist angles and body movements can result in inconsistent ball flights and inaccurate shots.

00:00Cupping and bowing are trendy topics in golf.

00:21Cupping refers to the extension of the lead wrist, while bowing refers to the flexion of the lead wrist.

02:31Cupping the wrist at the top of the backswing leads to an open club face.

03:32Mismatching wrist angles and body movements can result in inconsistent ball flights.

04:36Professional golfers have different wrist positions but achieve consistent shots with body movement compensation.