Full Swing Drills (No Ball Needed)
1. Mirror Swing Drill
Purpose: Improve posture, takeaway, and positions
- Stand in front of a mirror
- Check:
- Neutral spine at address
- Club parallel to ground at takeaway
- Lead arm straight at the top
π Do 10 slow-motion reps daily
2. Towel Connection Drill
Purpose: Improve armβbody connection
- Place a towel under both armpits
- Make half swings without dropping it
π Builds consistency and prevents arm-dominated swings
3. Wall Rotation Drill
Purpose: Increase hip and shoulder rotation
- Stand with lead hip near a wall
- Rotate backswing without bumping the wall
- On downswing, rotate hips without sliding
π Excellent for power without losing balance
π― Short Game & Putting Drills (Living Room Friendly)
4. Putting Gate Drill
Purpose: Improve start line
- Place two coins just wider than your putter head
- Roll putts through the βgateβ
π 5β10 minutes daily = huge gains
5. Carpet Distance Control
Purpose: Speed control
- Putt to different targets (cups, books, pillows)
- Focus on rolling the ball, not hitting it
π Great for lag putting confidence
6. One-Handed Putting
Purpose: Face control & feel
- Putt with trail hand only
- Then lead hand only
π Improves touch and face awareness
βοΈ Fundamentals & Consistency
7. Grip Pressure Drill
Purpose: Reduce tension
- Swing at 50% speed while holding club at β4/10β pressure
π Helps eliminate casting and flipping
8. Balance Finish Drill
Purpose: Better sequencing
- Hold your finish for 3 seconds
- Weight fully on lead foot
π If you canβt hold it, the swingβs off
π§ Mental Game at Home
9. Pre-Shot Routine Rehearsal
Purpose: Transfer practice to the course
- Pick a target
- Visualize shot
- Step in and swing
π Builds confidence under pressure
10. Slow Motion Swings
Purpose: Improve sequencing
- 25β30% speed
- Focus on transition and tempo
π One of Tiger Woodsβ favorite drills
β±οΈ Simple 15-Min Daily Routine
- 5 min: Mirror swings
- 5 min: Putting gate drill
- 5 min: Slow-motion swings