The phrase “Feel ain’t real” resonates with many golfers, emphasizing the disparity between what we perceive and what actually occurs in our swing. Consider the scenario of a golfer who believes they are adding flexion during their swing, but in reality, they are extending their wrist which leads to the opening of the clubface during their shots and causing a slice. To address this, HackMotion provides continuous feedback to help improve specific swing faults.
We have introduced “Audio feedback”, a feature that plays a specific sound to indicate whether you’re achieving the correct position in real-time. By incorporating auditory cues, you can enhance your awareness and alignment, leading to better swing mechanics.
In this article, we will delve into the following topics:
- The benefits and advantages of practicing with audio feedback
- An exploration of guided drills integrated into the Hackmotion device
- Insight on incorporating audio feedback when practicing other drills to address specific swing faults
Audio feedback
The audio feedback feature in HackMotion has been designed to facilitate slow rehearsal practice on a specific position—either the Top or Impact position.
When you select the desired position, the focus mode activates, providing real-time sound cues aligned with the correct wrist angle. As you attain the proper position, the screen turns green and the sound confirms your success for the correct wrist angle.
By integrating audio feedback into your practice sessions, you enhance muscle memory and cultivate a heightened perception of how the correct wrist positions should feel. This combination of sensory feedback and technical guidance empowers you to make precise adjustments and improve your overall swing performance.
Additionally, make use of the swing graph while practicing with audio feedback for a more in-depth analysis. The swing graph provides a comprehensive visual representation of your swing sequence leading up to your desired position. It allows you to closely examine each element and identify specific areas that may require improvement.
Guided drill practice
We have recently introduced a guided drill practice specifically for the Top position of your swing. This innovative feature serves as a step-by-step guide, providing audio feedback to help you train and develop muscle memory. Think of it as having a coach by your side during a drill, providing specific instructions and correcting any mistakes in real-time. It’s a valuable tool to enhance your practice and improve your swing technique.
By following the guided drills, you will gradually learn to consistently achieve the desired range in the top position of your swing. This mode provides a structured approach to practice, ensuring that you train your muscles to consistently replicate the correct wrist alignment through the assistance of audio feedback.
Other drills specific to your swing faults
One effective drill for correcting the issue of an overly extended wrist angle at impact is the Motorcycle drill, which utilizes audio feedback. By studying the wrist motion of professional players, we can observe a unique approach that differs from most amateur golfers. Many tour players employ a “motorcycle move” where they flex the lead wrist, enabling them to square the clubface to the target line earlier and achieve more solid and powerful shots.
To practice this drill, imagine that your lead hand is no longer gripping a golf club but is instead gripping a motorcycle handle. At the top of your backswing, focus on turning the knuckles of your lead hand clockwise (counter-clockwise for left-handed players) as you initiate your downswing. This action creates the sensation of closing the clubface earlier in the downswing. It’s important to note that simply turning the knuckles without maintaining body rotation may result in hooking the ball or starting it left of the target due to a closed clubface at impact. On the other hand, if you rotate your body without enough knuckle rotation, you may end up hitting the ball to the right.
By practicing this drill with proper knuckle and body rotation, while utilizing audio feedback, you can develop a better understanding and feel for achieving the correct wrist position and improving your ball striking.
The Motorcycle drill can fix three common swing faults:
- Extending the lead wrist and opening the clubface too much at the top.
- Extending the wrist during the downswing.
- Flipping the wrists and adding extension before impact.
For more detailed information see video about Motorcycle drill: