9 to 3 Test

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Analyzing Your Swing (3 lessons) Set Up (2 lessons) Impact (7 lessons) Release: Fixing flipping (6 lessons) Backswing: Too Extended at the Top (12 lessons) Transition (9 lessons)
Analyzing Your Swing (3 lessons) Set Up (2 lessons) Impact (7 lessons) Release: Fixing flipping (6 lessons) Backswing: Too Extended at the Top (12 lessons) Transition (9 lessons)

9 to 3 Test

A simple test for determining if you need to prioritize the release, backswing, or transition

For the 9 to 3 test, make a number of half swings with the focus on making solid contact with great wrist mechanics. This test will provide you with one of two results.

  1. If you can hit the ball with good wrist mechanics on the 9 to 3 shots, then it likely means the flip at impact is more a result of your backswing, your transition, or how you're feeling power at the bottom of the swing.
  2. If you can't hit the ball on the 9 to 3 with good wrist mechanics, then it likely means that the flip at impact is more of a sign of a release problem.