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My game went into the dumpster a few weeks ago , so I went to the range to start from scratch . For some reason I  experimented with starting my swing by simply cocking my wrists  straightupward , without turning , with the clubhead crossing over the target line , at like a 45 degree angle..Almost simultaneously , I  begin to turn the shoulders and go .I have been striking the ball better than.ever,  and even started taking divots .I always had a very late wrist cock and was prone to casting . Could it be this unorthodox approach is just creating more lag ? thanks . 

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45 minutes ago, iceman777 said:

My game went into the dumpster a few weeks ago , so I went to the range to start from scratch . For some reason I  experimented with starting my swing by simply cocking my wrists  straightupward , without turning , with the clubhead crossing over the target line , at like a 45 degree angle..Almost simultaneously , I  begin to turn the shoulders and go .I have been striking the ball better than.ever,  and even started taking divots .I always had a very late wrist cock and was prone to casting . Could it be this unorthodox approach is just creating more lag ? thanks . 

This has been described in another forum from a former long drive championship player as the "no turn - cast drill". He maintains that there is plenty of turn without you even thinking about it. The main thing I gather is it gets you into position easier. I go back to it when I am having troubles and it seems to help a lot.  There are those who scoff at his idea(s) though. (I am not one of them)

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thanks for the reply . I am just amazed at how such an unconventional approach makes me such a better ball striker . It seems contrary to everything Ive been taught . At first I thought the swing would send my ball into the next county . I guess all that matters is how you eventually get the club to the ball .

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Feel ain't real and it may not be as unconventional as you think.

It may have also short-circuited your brain temporarily and let your natural athleticism through.

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