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44 GOLF MAGAZINE JULY 2007

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SHOULDER UNDERYour rightshoulder movesunder your chin,not in front of it.This allows yourhands to powerthe clubheadcorrectly throughimpact and thenaround your body.

ELBOW INYour left elbowshould hang tightagainst yourtorso as yourhands release.You can’t unhingeyour wrists ifyour left armbows out (nochicken-winging).

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ACTIVE WRISTSPrior to impactyour right wristwas bent. Now itshould be bowed.This doesn’thappen byitself—“slap” theball with yourright hand torelease the clubproperly.

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JULY 2007 GOLF MAGAZINE 45

EDITED BY DAVID DENUNZIO AND GARY PERKINSON

CLUB ON LINEA proper releasewhips theclubhead aroundyour body in acircular motion andinto your finish.

The standard adviceTry to square the clubfaceat impact for straighter andmore accurate shots.

Why it’s misleadingImpact lasts only a fewmilliseconds, so trying toperfect that moment isnearly impossible.

The tip you really needA solid release guaranteesproper clubface rotationthrough impact, so perfectit instead. Plus, it’s easier tocontrol your release. As youdrive through the hittingzone, give the ball a slapwith your right hand,changing your right wristfrom bent back to bowed.Check the positions at leftto see what it looks like.

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This story is for you if…● You want more distanceand accuracy● You often miss your targetto the right● You don’t understandwhat “release” means

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Give the ball a right-hand slapfor explosive contact