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Lag

Retaining the wrist hinge deep into the downswing instead of releasing it early, storing up clubhead speed for impact.

✗ Casting angle lost The wrist angle is released early, speed is spent before the ball. ✓ Lag angle held The angle is held much longer, speed arrives at the ball.

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More lag generally means more effortless power. The opposite of lag is casting.

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.