Stay Golf Ready: CardioGolf® At-Home Drills to Keep Your Game Sharp
Staying golf-ready, even when you're off the course, is essential to maintaining and improving your performance. Whether you're facing time constraints, bad weather, or just want to maximize your practice time at home, CardioGolf® has you covered. Here are 12 at-home drills designed to keep your swing sharp, your technique flawless, and your confidence high. Let's dive into these drills that will help you stay in top form year-round.

Equipment Needed:
CardioGolf® Shortee Club
CardioGolf® Slope
Modify if no equipment available.

1. Up Slope Swings
Golf courses rarely offer a perfectly flat lie, so practicing your swing on an incline is crucial. Use the CardioGolf® Fit Slope to simulate uphill lies. Focus on maintaining your balance and adjusting your stance to ensure solid contact with the ball. This drill will help you handle those tricky uphill shots with ease.

2. Keep Elbows Together
Keeping your elbows close together during your swing ensures better control and consistency. Practice this drill by swinging with a ball between your elbows. This simple exercise promotes a connected, powerful swing and reduces the risk of slicing.

3. Club Path Drill
Understanding and controlling your club path is key to consistent ball striking. Use the CardioGolf® Fit Slope or an alignment rod to guide your swing path. Focus on swinging the club on the correct plane, avoiding over-the-top or too inside paths.

4. Arm Path Drill
This drill emphasizes the importance of your arms following the correct path during the swing. Practice swinging your arms back and through, ensuring they stay on plane and move in sync with your body. It helps refine your swing mechanics and improve shot accuracy. Use the CardioGolf® Fit Slope or an alignment rod.

5. Head Centered Drill
Keeping your head steady during your swing is essential for consistent ball contact. Place a chair or object next to your head and practice swings while keeping your head centered. This drill helps you maintain stability and prevents swaying, leading to better strikes.

6. Hand Path Drill
The path your hands take during the swing directly influences the club’s position at impact. Practice swinging while focusing on keeping your hands on the correct path, ensuring they don’t move too far inside or outside. This drill refines your hand-eye coordination for cleaner strikes. Use the CardioGolf® Fit Slope or an alignment rod.

7. Impact
Impact is the moment of truth in any golf swing. Practice making solid, square contact with the ball by focusing on your impact position. Use a mirror or video to check your form and make adjustments. This drill helps you perfect your contact for more consistent shots.

8. Ball Bounce Drill
This fun yet effective drill enhances your hand-eye coordination and feel for the club. Simply bounce a golf ball on the clubface repeatedly. It’s a great way to develop soft hands and improve your ability to control the clubface through impact.

9. Pump Drill
The Pump Drill helps ingrain the feeling of the proper swing sequence. Start by taking the club halfway back, then "pump" the club to the top of the backswing and down to impact in a smooth motion. Repeat several times to build muscle memory and rhythm.

10. Step and Swing Drill (Up Slope)
Simulate hitting from an uphill lie using the CardioGolf® Fit Slope. Take a step forward as you swing, focusing on maintaining balance and adjusting your weight shift to match the slope. This drill builds confidence in handling uneven lies on the course.

11. Step and Swing Drill (Down Slope)
Just like the uphill version, this drill prepares you for downhill lies. Step forward into the downswing while maintaining your balance and adjusting your stance for the slope. This drill is crucial for mastering shots from downhill lies, which require precise control.

12. Weight Shift Drill
Proper weight transfer is essential for a powerful and balanced swing. Practice shifting your weight from your back foot to your front foot during the swing. This drill promotes better balance, timing, and power in your shots, ensuring you stay in control throughout the swing.