I understand we need to maintain the "Flying Wedge", (the angle between the back of the trail hand and the trail forearm) throughout the swing, and we should start with a slight wedge angle. How much, if any, should the wedge angle increase during the backswing?
Thank you Tom.
Eric
@ejamesschiffer - I just upvoted @ihmpadre's reply as I really can't say it any better than that. I also can't overemphasize the drill in Lesson 2.8 because that really does put it all together for you!
Tom
The flying wedge taught me impact and ball first contact for irons! The flying wedge video is here--How to STOP FLIPPING the Golf Club at Impact (FOREVER!)
HOWEVER, for me, the flying wedge must be paired with TILTING, TURNING, and EXTENDING as per this video. 2.8 THE DRILL THAT PUTS EVERYTHING TOGETHER - The BEST GOLF SWING PRACTICE DRILL OF ALL TIME. Unless 2.8 is mastered, you won't harness the true power of the flying wedge because there is no manipulation with the wrist angles on the downswing. If anything, increase the wedge angle coming down if you are physically capable. You can't over do it. BUT the key move is Turning the torso back in a circle. If your right upper arm is glued like we are taught here, then it will have flexion at 90 degrees when you turn your torso back 90 decrees....your arms turn automatically! Then KEEP the flying wedge in the same angle (leave it there at the top) and turn the torso down into impact and release.