The TrueStrike Outside-In Fade Drill

Correct an Excessive Inside-Out Path and Hit a Controlled Fade

Focus: Full Swing

Drill Objective

This drill addresses the less common, but equally detrimental, flaw of an excessively inside-to-out club path. It utilizes the TrueStrike training aid (or a similar object) placed inside the target line and slightly behind the ball. This acts as an obstacle to force the golfer to steepen their downswing path and swing slightly outside-in, resulting in a controlled fade (left-to-right curve for a right-handed golfer).

Set-Up

Place the TrueStrike training aid (or a similar object) on the ground.
Position the object inside the target line and slightly behind the ball. This location is where an excessively inside-out swing path would strike it.
Address the ball with a slightly open club face (relative to the path) to encourage the fade ball flight.

Instructions

Focus on making a downswing where the club head travels just outside your hands at impact.
Swing through impact with an outside-in path, aiming to miss the TrueStrike aid on the inside.
A correct swing will avoid the aid and produce the desired left-to-right ball flight (a fade).
If you hit the object, your swing is too far from the inside, which is the fault this drill is designed to correct.

Benefits

Consistent chipping

Improved Club Path

Encourages a Controlled Fade

Fixes Inside-Out Path

Jacob Tilton

Junior Golf Leader

Ansley Golf Club

2024: Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America
2023: Georgia PGA Section Champion
2020: Georgia PGA Youth Player Development Award

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