Right Wrist Action in Golf Swing - Golf Lesson by Herman Williams Golf Raleigh NC

[mazgr8stuff]

Champion, your right no one talks about the right wrist. so important. This has been my problem for a very long time. thanks alot.

[mr555harv]

Taly has a good video showing that one does not need to roll over the arms. The face can flatten by virtue of the hips moving around. As I see it, Harman, your shot becomes an arms shot, rather than gathering force from the body. Matt Kuchar's article in Golf Digest in the June 2011 issue seems to be promoting a shot where the power comes from the hip and body movement, not from the release of the arms and wrists. The hips come around squaring the club face. Would you agree?

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@mr555harv You make several good points but I would tend to disagree when you deal with a large cross section of physical abilities, ages & talent levels as I do. Faster hips for most players lead to open clubfaces. The hands are your only attachment to that club & will have the most immediate & dramatic influence on what happens to it. I definitely want as much power as possible coming from leg drive & hip clearing, but not until the player has hands that are ready for it.

[MrDoobie834]

Herman glad to see you addressing the right hand. I have noticed that during the last season I developed on my index finger (pad closest to my hand) (of the right hand) a rather substantial calous. Is this an indication that my grip is not correct...or that it is? or that my swing is off plane?

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@MrDoobie834 You are probably fine ... I have a permanent thickening of that skin on the first joint of the trigger finger. At impact that finger is rolling into the shaft and pressing firmly; this calousing is likely for most of us.

[breaktrainers]

Thanks, again, Herman. Hit some balls today, after watching Right Wrist Action. I emphasized taking my right hand, from what is neutral, to a weaker grip position on the handle. I also placed my right forefinger, "trigger finger" alongside the handle more, with a bend. This seemed somewhat foreign at first, but not altogether strange. Many strikes had a consistent release: good news! Only issue was shorter irons, Pitch and Niblick wedge, which drifted left. Any suggestions? Like the new grip!

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@breaktrainers Thanks for watching and commenting. The short irons are naturally easier to release and unfortunately easy to come over the top due to their shorter length shafts. The result will be pulls. I would first focus on driving the butt of the club targetward to see if that will keep your path online while also delaying your release. Simply imagine jamming the handle to the target prior to impact to delay that release & keep the shaft straight over your toeline. - Herman

[secretogolf]

Great alignment tip for the rear hand,fingers and wrist.This move also creates great width and extension in the backswing making it easy to drop into the slot with lots of lag and speed coming through impact.Knowing these alignments and movements we can control as golfers is truly how to get better.

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@secretogolf Thanks "secret" ... good commentary.

[JohnnyYang1952]

It is a great tip makes the pump action much smoothly, thanks Herman!!

[jkelvinferguson]

Could someone provide a link to the johnny miller golf channel article that was referred to in this video? I think that would be an interesting in combination with this video. Big thanks Herman from Scotland :)

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@jkelvinferguson Hey, I just caught part of Johnny's special but he was on Golf Channel with Michael Breed on one of the Golf Central programs during December. I don't know if any of that is available online, but they have replayed it a few times on TV.

[birdienfool]

Herman, another great Video. You're working while on vacation !!! And wearing a turtleneck in south florida - thats just not right - hope the sun comes out for you. Really miss seeing the little short training club, and cant believe you left home without it!! Will certainly give this a try on my mat tonight since everything is frozen up here in Michigan !! Thanks for the "feel like" descriptions that other instructors dont include! Enjoy your vacation!

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@birdienfool Hey Rob, I was a "birdie 'n fool" on my inward nine today. :) The belly putter is working ... drained a 35 footer on last hole for 33 on the back. We won't talk about the front side. :) Yeah unfortunately the cold front dipped down here and our last two morning rounds started in the 40's for temps and very windy, upwards of 20 mph. Still fun to be playing though. Thanks for watching and commenting on the videos.

Herman

[mpb1472]

Superb video instruction. The left hand and trigger placement explanation is the best I have ever seen. Can't wait to apply it to my golf game.

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@mpb1472 Thanks mpb ... good luck on the course.

[Tuck1030]

Herman really working on this and when I do it right it's really good!! Another great tip!!

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@Tuck1030 thanks

[lovebirdie214]

Dear Herman, Great! I really you have pin-pointed how I can overcome my left wrist action through the hitting area. I'll be out practicing on your tip. Thank you very much indeed. Happy vacation.

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@lovebirdie214 thanks ... vacation is going great - 5th day of golf in a row today!!!

[gomezzz21]

Excellent !! Probably the most under taught and important parts of the golf swing. You did a great job.

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@gomezzz21 Thanks. Glad you like it and appreciate the comments and views.

Herman