3 Essential Golf Swing Drills to Master Club Shallowing for Power Drives
Practice these three proven drills to shallow your golf club for longer, straighter drives and improved ball striking.
Understanding Club Shallowing Shallowing refers to adjusting your swing path so the clubhead approaches the ball on a flatter, more horizontal plane during the downswing. This inside-out movement creates better contact, improved ball flight, and increased power.
Golfer performing shallow club swing
- Body Rotation Drill
- Place club against your sternum with arms extended
- Rotate your torso (not arms) while turning chest and belly button
- Focus on engaging torso muscles for a natural arm follow-through
Golfer practicing shallow club swing
- Alignment Stick Drill
- Position stick against club grip edge between hands
- Take club back ensuring stick points between feet and ball
- Avoid pointing stick behind feet or in front of ball
- This positioning enables proper shallow downswing movement
Golfer practicing shallow swing drill
- Elbow Club Drill
- Place club against elbows
- Keep grip side higher than clubhead during turn
- Allows arms to naturally follow rotation
- Creates efficient downswing and improved ball contact
Golfer practicing shallow club swing
Practice these drills regularly to develop a shallower swing plane, resulting in more powerful and accurate drives. Focus on proper form and consistent practice for best results.