Quick Tips - When to Hinge
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Over my time writing these Quick Tips, I've gotten to write about all sorts of mechanics related to different parts of the body. Shoulders, back, hips, all of that are incredibly important, especially given that this is a rotational sport. Today, I'll be talking about the wrists, which has a more subtle relationship to the swing than the aforementioned parts. Of course, subtle doesn't mean inconsequential. What the wrists really do is release the club, and enable a clean path through your swing. Join Tim Graves, PGA, as he explains the wrists, and when to hinge them.
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