The Secret To Getting Lag In The Golf Club Swing

In this lesson, we’re going to be talking about the one thing that all players are trying to get more of: lag.

What is lag?
Lag, also known as stored energy, is the angle between the club shaft and the left (lead) arm, and I’m going to show you the correct way of achieving lag.

One of the big misconceptions about lag is how to create it. The first thing you need to know is that there is a right way and a wrong way. I’m going to show you each of them, starting with the wrong way.

The wrong way to create lag
Creating lag by pulling and hinging the shaft closer to your body causes the left wrist to turn in a cupping motion. The problem with this is that the clubface will open causing a steepening of the shaft and forcing you to make last second compensations prior to contact. That’s an incredibly inconsistent way to approach the ball and it’s going to lead to some poor shots and issues with contact and clubface control.

The right way to create lag
While performing the backswing, hinge your right wrist back and keep your left wrist flat. The benefit of this method of creating lag is that it flattens the shaft, which is indicative of better ball striking, and improves delivery of the club.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s little snapshot on how to correctly create lag in the golf swing.

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