Casting
Releasing the wrist hinge too early in the downswing, before reaching the ball.
Named for the motion resembling casting a fishing rod. It drains clubhead speed before impact and is a common cause of weak, thin contact.
See the full breakdown: Thin / Skulled Shot
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See the full breakdown: Weak / Short Shots
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More swing mechanics terms
Address
The setup position a golfer takes before starting the swing.
Takeaway
The first foot or two of the backswing, as the club first moves away from the ball.
Backswing
The motion from address to the top, where the club is loaded before the downswing.
Top of the Backswing
The highest, furthest point of the backswing, right before the downswing begins.
Transition
The change of direction from backswing to downswing.
Downswing
The motion from the top of the backswing down through impact.