Most Common Trail Wrist Issues and How to Fix Them (Video by Rob Cheney)

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Mar 18, 2024 . 3 mins read

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The lead wrist tends to get a lot of attention in golf. In fact, even at HackMotion we are tempted to gravitate towards the lead wrist because it’s so easy to see and even to feel.

However, that’s not the case for all golfers.

If you want to learn more about trail wrist issues and how to fix them, Rob Cheney has put together the perfect solution.

Here’s a recap of what you’ll find in this video and some ideas to help you get started making your swing analysis and adjustments.

Key Takeaways

If you don’t have time to watch the entire video on trail wrist issues in golf, here are a few of the most important takeaways.

• If you want to strike the golf ball with consistency, the trail wrist is just as important as the lead wrist.
• The most common error that golfers face with the trail wrist is premature uncocking or flexing of the trail wrist.
• Poor trail wrist position leads to poor contact and reduced power.
• Golfers who are good ball strikers add extension to the trail wrist from setup to impact (the opposite of what we look for in the lead wrist).
• Using technology like HackMotion will help provide precise feedback on wrist mechanics and make it easier to lower your scores in a shorter period of time.

Drills to Use to Improve Trail Wrist Mechanics

Rob Cheney mentions several drills in his video on trail wrist mechanics. These include the audio feedback drill using HackMotion and the Motorcycle drill.

Audio Feedback Drill

One of the most beneficial features of HackMotion is the capability to provide audio feedback. While wearing the wrist sensor, you can switch to the trail wrist instead of the lead wrist. When switching to the trail wrist you’ll set the range to include more extension from setup to impact.

The HackMotion will alert you should your wrist be in an incorrect position as you approach the golf ball. The better you get, the tighter you can make the range.

Motorcycle Drill

Just as you twist a throttle to give a motorcycle a little more gas, the same can be done with a golf club as you transition from backswing to downswing. When you increase trail wrist extension and this throttle motion the face squares and shaft lean and contact are cleaner.

Why does Trail Wrist Position Matter for Amateur Golfers?

Trail wrist position is incredibly important for amateur golfers. If you struggle with ball striking and power, you’ll notice a major difference in your scoring and course accuracy by working on the trail wrist.

HackMotion has analyzed more than 1,000,000 golf swings of amateur players to narrow down the exact patterns that the best players have. We know that amateur players who struggle with consistency at impact have added too much flexion to their lead wrist.

Final Thoughts

Correct wrist motion takes some time and effort to perfect. Don’t expect for this to happen overnight.

When you feel like the lead wrist position is where you want it, start to fine tune the trail wrist. Some golfers find that since their trail wrist is their dominant hand it’s easier to feel the necessary changes with this wrist.