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Today we’re going to talk about the flat lead wrist at impact as it pertains to the Rotary Hitter golf swing.
Keeping the lead wrist flat through impact and beyond is critical for controlling the launch angle of the golf ball and the direction the clubface is pointing.
That’s our topic for today, and we’re going to learn it on little half pitches to start with. It’s very basic stuff, but very, very important and critical to master this move by working on the chipping stroke first.
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Start out by setting up to the ball and taking a short grip with the lead hand. Set the shaft against your forearm and hold it there as you rock your lead shoulder back and forth. The butt of the club will hold your lead wrist in place, making sure it never bends. This is a foundational drill that works alongside tools like the GOAT Drill system to build lasting impact position mechanics.
When you move on to hit an actual chip shot, you want to maintain that same feeling. Imagine that the club is still pressed up against your forearm, keeping your lead wrist flat.
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