When I started my golfing journey, the biggest challenge wasn’t distance—it was consistency. One great shot followed by a terrible one, then another decent one, and so on. It felt impossible to find a rhythm. Over time, I learned that consistency isn’t about complicated techniques or expert-level skills; it’s about mastering a few simple drills and repeating them with intention.
In this blog, I’ll share the drills that helped me transform my swing from unpredictable to reliable. They’re easy, beginner-friendly, and you can practice many of them even in your backyard.
1. The Feet-Together Drill
This is one of the simplest drills, but also one of the most effective.
How I Practice It
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Stand with your feet touching or very close together
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Take half swings with a short iron
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Focus on maintaining balance from start to finish
Why It Works
When your feet are close together, any unnecessary movement becomes obvious.
This drill:
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Improves balance
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Encourages a smooth tempo
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Reduces over-swinging
It’s a drill I still return to whenever my swing starts feeling rushed or unbalanced.
2. The Slow-Motion Swing Drill
This one changed everything for me.
How I Do It
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Take your normal stance
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Perform your swing at 25–50% speed
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Pause briefly at the top of your backswing
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Finish through smoothly
Why It Works
Swinging slowly trains your muscles to move correctly.
It helps you:
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Feel your positions
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Improve sequence and timing
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Reduce “rushed” movements
When I first tried it, I realized I was swinging faster than I could control. Slow practice corrected that instantly.
3. The Alignment Stick Drill
I used to think my swing was the problem—turns out my alignment was. This drill keeps your setup honest.
How I Set It Up
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Place an alignment stick (or even a golf club) on the ground
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Point it parallel to your target line
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Set your feet, hips, and shoulders along the stick
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Take normal swings
What It Improves
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Proper aim
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Consistent setup
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Better ball direction
This simple check has saved me from countless off-target shots.
4. The Quarter-Turn Hip Rotation Drill
Many swing issues start with the hips—too much rotation, too little, or mistimed movement. This drill helped me create the right hip motion.
How I Do It
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Stand in your normal setup
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Rotate your hips slightly to start the backswing
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Feel your core engage
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Finish the swing with your belt buckle facing the target
Benefits
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Improved rotation
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Better weight transfer
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More consistent contact
I like practicing this drill without a club first to really feel the movement.
5. The Tee-Under-Trail-Arm Drill
Perfect for fixing inconsistent ball contact.
Setup
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Place a tee (or small object) under your trail arm (right arm for right-handed golfers)
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Keep it there throughout the backswing and downswing
Why I Swear By It
This drill:
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Keeps your arms connected to your body
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Improves swing plane
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Prevents the dreaded “chicken wing”
It taught me how to stay compact and deliver the club more consistently.
6. The Two-Ball Contact Drill
This is my go-to for improving impact.
How It Works
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Place two balls side-by-side
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Set up to the inside ball
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Try to hit only the inside ball cleanly
What It Fixes
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Heel and toe strikes
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Swing path inconsistencies
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Improves centered contact
Any time I start missing the sweet spot, this drill gets me back on track.
7. The One-Handed Swing Drill
This is a great drill to build control and feel.
How I Practice It
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Hold your club with just your lead hand
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Make small, slow swings
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Switch to the trail hand and repeat
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Then combine both hands and hit a few balls
What It Improves
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Strength in the lead wrist
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Control in the trail hand
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Smoothness in the overall swing
This drill taught me how much each hand contributes to a consistent, fluid swing.
8. The Impact Bag Drill
If you’ve never tried an impact bag, trust me—you’re missing out.
How I Use It
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Position the bag in front of you
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Take half swings and focus on solid contact
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Feel where your hands, hips, and weight are at impact
Results I Noticed
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Stronger impact position
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Better compression
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More consistent ball striking
It’s one of the most powerful tools for understanding what a “good impact” should feel like.
Final Thoughts
Consistency isn’t built in a day—it’s built in reps. But the right reps matter. These simple drills helped me slow down, understand my swing, and build habits that stick.
