19/06/2026
Driver "Gap Setup" Drill ...
Setting the driver clubhead roughly 3 to 6 inches behind the ball at address is a designed to simplify the swing and promote an upward strike.
By starting further back, you reduce excessive wrist hinge and encourage a more stable torso turn.
How to Perform the Drill …
Address: Set up to the ball normally, but move the driver clubhead back about 3 to 6 inches along the target line.
Focus: Keep your head stationary and focused on the point where the club is grounded, rather than the ball itself.
Takeaway: Start the swing with the hands and arms already slightly in motion from this "early" starting position.
Swing: Focus on a smooth torso turn without picking up the club with your wrists.
Key Benefits …
Encourages Upward Attack Angle: Placing the club back helps you stay behind the ball, making it easier to hit up on it for maximum distance and higher launch.
Stabilises Shoulder Alignment: Setting the club behind the ball helps close the shoulders at address, preventing an "over-the-top" move.
Promotes In-to-Out Path: Starting the swing further back makes it easier to deliver the club from the inside, encouraging a draw ball flight.
