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How to Hinge Properly

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Instructors Carolin Pinegger

Should you hinge on the backswing? How is it done correctly? Carolin Pinegger details how to master the hinge and swing the club more efficiently.

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Carolin, I see you are now on GolfPass. Congrats! MY swing videos never show much hinge in the backswing. I have a video on CoachNow with a lesson from Martin Chuck from 2021. He said I need the upward part of the hinge. He said I have the rotational part of it. Even today my videos show a lifting up of the club on takeaway with my arms. I bought Ledbetter's Straightaway to improve takeaway but was shanking trying to use it. Help! I will work on my grip to see if I can find that natural hinge you describe. Thank you

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Hi Carolin, great video on hinging on the backswing! However, I think my problem is how I hinge on the downswing. I feel that at impact I am hinging my wrists from right to left instead of up which is causing me to hit many iron shots to the left. Is there a good drill for improving this problem?

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BravoZulu - Wish this had been taught when I was a beginner - Simple - Effective & Easy to Remember - Thanks !

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Great stuff Carolin! Excellent video that breaks down the importance of a neutral bottom hand. Recently adjusted my bottom hand from a stronger grip to a more neutral position and have seen my accuracy, length, and GIRs increase significantly.

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Carolin, in the many years in the game, this is the most helpful "lesson" yet. My tremendous appreciation of this. When I follow your direction, I wonder about the ball? Does it just get in the way or is there an additional movement through the ball. Thank you so much. Jack S.

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