How to Release the Angle in Your Golf Swing

Releasing the angle of your club on the down swing to whip the club through the hitting zone adds power and distance to your shot. When you take your club away from the ball on your back swing, your hands and club should be at a 90-degree angle to your arms. Releasing this angle, called "breaking your wrists," takes practice and concentration. Here's how to do it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Grip the club loosely. One of the most common mistakes is holding the club too tight. Experienced golfers often "waggle" their club back and forth before addressing the ball. This helps relax the grip and loosen up the wrists.

2. Take the club back from the ball to the top of your back swing. At this point, you should have a 90-degree angle with your hands and club in relation to your arms. As you swing down into the ball, keep your arms in close to your body and bring the club through in a slight right to left motion.

3. Allow your right hand to cross over your left as you reach the point of impact. This is a very quick motion. At the same time, relax your wrists and let the club head speed up through the ball.

4. Visualize throwing your club through the ball and toward your target. This will help you relax your wrists and turn them over as your club head passes through the hitting zone.

5. Follow through by bringing your club around your body to finish the swing with your club held high behind your left shoulder.

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