Master the Circle: Danny Maude’s Simple Drill for Consistency with Irons (and Driver!)

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Nov 11, 2024 . 3 mins read

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It’s not often we find a drill that works just as well for the driver as it does for the irons.

In this video, Danny Maude will take you through two of the most important factors in any golfer’s swing: how to control the body and how to control the arms.

If you’ve been struggling with consistency (irons or driver), here is the drill you need to get your game to the next level.

Key Takeaways: Two Points of Focus

To strike the ball consistently, you need to control both body movement and arm motion.

Danny emphasizes using body and arms in sync to create a smooth, repeatable swing. Start with the body movement.

1. Drill for Body Control – The Screws Technique

Golfers who struggle with inconsistency in their game are often dealing with too many moving parts. To fix that, imagine screws under each armpit connecting your arms to your body.

The mental image of screws keeping your arms connected can help reduce inconsistency.

Set up with the club out in front of you, like it’s resting on a table. Swing back and forth from about waist high to waist high, keeping the screws connected and in place. Once you feel what it’s like to do this with the club on the tabletop, add spine tilt until you are in your typical setup position.

Now feel this connection and rotate your body at the same time.

2. Drill for Arm Control – Pitching the Club Over the Shoulder

The first part of the drill helps you get the bottom half of the circle or golf swing in place. Now we need to add the arms to complete it.

Hold the club out in front of you, then pitch it over your trail shoulder while keeping it aligned. At this point, all you need to do is add in that body turn you were working on. You’ll find the exact position at the top of your backswing, and you can then match it in the follow-through.

Danny wears his HackMotion while working on this position to ensure his wrists are always in the right spot.

It Works for Irons and Driver

You can use this same screw, tabletop, and pitch method when working on the driver or the irons. As Danny mentions, these drills are great for establishing the proper position in your swing and creating muscle memory.

For golfers who have a tendency to overcomplicate the motion in their golf swing, these simple adjustments can be added to a pre-shot routine or driving range practice session to have an even greater impact.

Golf is about creating a natural, repeatable motion that simplifies the game. Check out Danny’s full video above, and for more of his insights, visit his YouTube channel here!