Proper Wrist Action in Golf Swing

There are certain things in golf that will lead a player to either hit or miss a shot. One of the most common reasons for a golfer to miss a shot or in some way come short is not having the proper wrist action in golf swing. It's a mistake that's all too common among weekend golfers and amateurs who don't know the ins and outs of golf. Because controlling the club with one's hands can feel so natural, it often leads to bad shots and even broken wrists.

When you think about the way you hold the club and swing it, there are really only several ways your wrists can move, up and down and forward and backward. When someone uses the forward backward method, it can lead to a broken wrist. The up and down motion is just as bad, cocking them so to speak. The adverse effects of these movements are exactly why the way you hold your golf club is so critical to your game. If you are holding the club incorrectly, it can make for a bad game. Some golfers may seem surprised by this, others not so much. This is the difference between a seasoned golfer and an amateur.

Hinging of the wrists becomes automatic when your left arm is placed in the right position when you go to swing. Your wrists also hinge when your legs move in a forward direction while the club is still moving back. Your ultimate goal is make sure that this hinging of the wrists happens with every shot you take so you'll want to keep the wrist on your left arm flat just like the forearm of your left arm and the back of the hand. If correctly positioned, your wrists will hinge automatically. If not correctly placed, a breaking movement will happen causing many adverse effects, including a lost game.