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Scooping through impact is one of the most common faults that costs golfers both distance and accuracy. PGA Golf Coach Natalie Adams from Smash Factor Golf Coaching demonstrates a straightforward trail wrist drill designed to fix this once and for all. If poor strike and inconsistency are holding you back, this one is worth a watch.
Natalie Adams – Game Improvement
Natalie Adams breaks down exactly why scooping happens and what it does to your club face and strike — then gives you a practical drill you can try straight away. The focus is on controlling the trail wrist and right hand through impact, rather than letting them become too active too early in the downswing. This video suits golfers who regularly thin or fat the ball and struggle to find the middle of the club face.
Key Takeaways
Understand what scooping does
Understand what scooping does
Losing wrist angles through impact causes the club face to rotate off line and the club to bottom out before the ball, making it nearly impossible to hit straight, solid shots.
Place your trail hand flat on the grip
By resting the right hand flat against the grip rather than gripping normally, you learn to feel the correct wrist position through impact and avoid pushing the right hand through prematurely.
Turn your body, not your hands
Focus on rotating your body through the shot and turning your trail wrist’s wedding ring finger towards the floor, letting the club extend naturally rather than flicking at the ball with your hands.
Take this drill to the range without a ball first — getting the feel of the correct trail wrist position before adding the full swing will make a real difference when you do start hitting shots. It is particularly well suited to golfers who regularly struggle with fat or thin contact and want a simple, repeatable check they can come back to.
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