Finish All clubs Intermediate ⏱ 1 min 🇬🇧 Video in English, summarized

Over-rotated finish: Hank Haney's advice

Name: Over-rotated finish: Hank Haney's advice
Uploaded: 2015-01-11T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 25 s
Channel: Hank Haney
Description: Is your finish spectacular, with your shoulders rotating well past the target? According to Hank Haney, this is often a sign that your body moved forward too early and the club lagged behind. In just one minute, he demonstrates a more controlled finish.

Is your finish spectacular, with your shoulders rotating well past the target? According to Hank Haney, this is often a sign that your body moved forward too early and the club lagged behind. In just one minute, he demonstrates a more controlled finish.

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Hank Haney · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

To be continued

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What the lesson shows

People tend to think that the finish doesn't matter once the ball is in flight. Hank Haney, on the other hand, believes it says a lot about the swing. He often sees players who finish with a prolonged rotation, with the body leaning far forward: this is the typical finish of those who aim to hit as hard and as far as possible.

The problem is timing: you have to coordinate your hands, arms, and body rotation. If your body moves ahead of your arms, The club is still too far behind. You might end up leaving the clubface open or having a club stuck behind you—two mistakes that are especially problematic with the driver. The key is to finish with the belt buckle facing the target and with your shoulders turned about 90°, or just a little more, letting the club swing as you turn.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Watch your current finish—either on video or in a mirror.
If your shoulders rotate well beyond the target, reduce that rotation.
Take swings by letting the club swing as you turn, without forcing it with your body.
Stop when the belt buckle is facing the target.
Make sure your shoulders are turned about 90°.
Test it with the driver, where the effects of the misalignment are most noticeable.

Key Takeaways

The finish provides insight into what happened before.

A finish with very rounded shoulders suggests that the torso is more developed than the arms.

The hands, arms, and body must move forward together.

Landmark: belt buckle facing the target.

Shoulders turned about 90°, or a little more.

Consequences of the body being too far ahead: an open face or the club getting stuck behind.

Mistakes to Avoid

Try to hit as hard as possible by throwing your body into it.
Extend the shoulder rotation as far as possible.
Let the club lag behind your body.
To believe that the finish doesn't matter because the ball is already gone.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Medium-speed swings, finishing with a belt loop toward the target
Keep your shoulders at about 90° at the finish
Sensation: The club swings while the body turns
Driver test to check the clubface

Your Questions

Why would a highly polished finish be a problem?

According to Hank Haney, this often indicates that the body has moved ahead of the hands and arms. The club arrives late: the clubface is open or the club is stuck behind, especially with the driver.

What kind of finish is he aiming for?

The belt buckle should face the target, and your shoulders should be turned about 90°, or just a little more.

Who is affected by this defect?

He sees this especially in players who try to hit the ball as hard and as far as possible.

How do you coordinate your arms and body?

His tip: Let the club swing while you turn, so that your hands, arms, and body move forward together.

Learn More

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