The TrueStrike & pathpal Low-Handle/Early Extension Fix

Eliminate Early Extension and Hosel Hits While Maintaining a Low Finish

Sticks: 1

Config: Together

Focus: Full Swing

Drill Objective

This drill uses the PathPal and TrueStrike training aid set up near the golf ball to serve as an obstacle. The specific placement, particularly the angle (suggested around 60 degrees), provides instant, padded feedback for two major faults: Early Extension (standing up through the swing) and an Outside-in Club Path (coming over the top), which are common causes of shanks and poor contact. It forces the golfer to maintain body rotation and keep the club handle low through impact.

Set-Up

Place the pathpal training aid on the ground.
Set the pathpal at an angle (around 60 degrees or an angle that challenges the golfer).
Position the TrueStrike with about an inch or two of space between the end of the club shaft and the aid at address. This gives room for success but guarantees feedback for a fault.
Ensure you have enough room to swing without immediately hitting the aid on the takeaway.

Instructions

Focus on maintaining your spine angle and body rotation through impact, avoiding any upward or outward lunge (early extension).
Strive to bring the club down on an inside path.
Concentrate on keeping the club handle low through the entire impact zone and finish.
A correct swing will miss the PathPal and TrueStrike and move the point of contact out towards the center or toe of the club face.
Hitting the PathPal or TrueStrike indicates an incorrect path (over the top) or a lack of body rotation/early extension.