How to hit a draw

The basic formula for playing a draw is simple: You need to have a slightly in-to-out swing path through impact and a slightly closed clubface relative to that path. What you’ll see below are a few things to help you land in the sweet spot, without overdoing it. —Joe Plecker, one of Golf Digest's Best Teachers in Georgia

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Align To The Right
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  • Aim your feet and shoulders to the right of your target
  • Feel like your chest is pointing slightly behind the ball at address
  • This alignment promotes a more in-to-out swing path
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Turn your top hand back
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  • Rotate your top hand on the grip slightly away from the target
  • Feel like the palm is more on top than on the side of the grip
  • Looking down, you should see two or three knuckles at address
  • This stronger grip helps close the clubface during the swing
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wind up and shift forward
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  • Rotate your hips and shoulders as you swing to the top
  • To start down, shift your hips toward the target
  • Bumping the hips forward sets up the proper sequence of motion
  • Good sequence promotes an in-to-out path and a full release
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Roll Your Wrists Through
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  • Swinging through, let your trail arm extend and your lead arm fold
  • Feel your wrists roll over through the impact zone
  • This arm and wrist action will close the face and impart draw spin
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