What do the hands do at impact in the golf swing?
At impact, the hands will return to “normal” which is what it looked like at set up. The only difference is your left knuckles begin facing up at set up and the knuckles point downward at impact, without opening the clubface. If you slice the ball, do not try and press your hands forward at set up or impact.
Where should your hands be at Impact Golf Swing?
The grip and hands must be in front of the clubhead and ball. Many amateur golfers believe that the grip and clubhead come back to the position they are in during the setup. The hands and grip must move forward before the clubhead in order to properly compress and control the ball.
Where should your hands be at impact with driver?
When you make contact with the ball, your hands should either be directly above the position of the ball, or slightly closer to the target. If you hit the ball while your hands are still dragging behind, you will be unable to strike the ball with any authority.
Should hands be ahead at impact?
With their extra length, they should bottom out just after the ball, if the hands are ahead at impact. Although players want their hands ahead of the ball, with most shots there are limits. Getting the club handle and hands too far forward of the ball at impact could create too steep an angle of attack.
Should hands be ahead of ball at impact?
With the wedges, irons and hybrid clubs, the hands should be at varying degrees ahead of the ball at impact to encourage a descending blow and correct swing arc. With the fairway woods and especially the driver, the hands need to be level with, or slightly behind the ball when off a tee, at impact.
Should hands be in front of ball at address?
At address, your hands should be slightly in front of the ball – exactly where you want them to return when you make contact. Also, make sure your left wrist (for a right-handed golfer) is in a relatively flat, firm position.