Hit a Draw Like the Pros: Inside‑to‑Out Swing Made Easy

A draw is a controlled shot that starts slightly right of your target (for right‑handed players) and gently curves back to the left. It’s a go‑to shot on dogleg left holes, adds yards of roll, and gives you more control over the golf ball.
Yet many golfers struggle to produce a consistent draw because their natural swing path comes outside‑in, causing slices or weak fades. This guide shows you how to create a reliable inside‑to‑out swing and offers drills and training aids from FinalPutt.com to help you groove the motion.

Why Learn to Hit a Draw?

• More distance: A well‑executed draw has less backspin and more forward roll, adding yards to every shot.

• Improved control: Being able to shape shots around obstacles or doglegs makes you a more versatile golfer.

• Confidence off the tee: Eliminating the slice and hitting a predictable draw builds confidence and lowers scores.

Fundamentals of an Inside‑to‑Out Swing

Creating a draw starts with the basics. Here’s what you need to focus on:

1. Adopt a neutral or slightly stronger grip

A neutral or slightly strong grip promotes a square or slightly closed clubface at impact. According to swing coaches, a proper grip prevents the clubface from being open at impact, which is essential for a draw. If your grip is too weak, your clubface will stay open and the ball will slice. Strengthen your grip by rotating both hands slightly to the right (for right‑handed players) so you can see two or three knuckles on your left hand.
Training aid: The Perfect Grip Pro attaches to your club to position your hands perfectly, teaching you the correct grip without expensive lessons.

2. Align your body to the right of your target

To hit a draw, you need to swing on an inside‑to‑out path, your club should travel from inside the target line to outside after impact. Set your feet, hips and shoulders slightly right of your final target line.
Training aid: Foldable Alignment Sticks are portable sticks you can lay on the ground to check that your feet and shoulders are aligned correctly. These sticks help you build consistent alignment and swing path habits.

3. Take the club back on the right path

One reason golfers struggle with a draw is that they take the club too far inside on the backswing and then throw it over the top on the downswing. Instead, start the club slightly outside on the takeaway and then drop it into the slot on the way down, this ensures an inside‑to‑out attack. Keep the clubhead outside your hands in the first half of the backswing, then feel the club drop behind you as you start down.

4. Rotate your hips, don’t slide them

A proper draw comes from rotating your hips, not sliding them. Sliding the hips forward makes the club come from the outside and promotes a slice. Focus on turning your hips and shoulders around your spine; this keeps the club on a more inside path.
Training aid: The Connection Band keeps your arms connected to your torso, encouraging a rotational move rather than a lateral slide.

5. Keep your right elbow close and your left wrist flat

On the downswing, the right elbow should stay close to your ribs so you can drop the club into the slot. If your elbow flies away, the club will move over the top and produce an outside‑in path. At the same time, maintain a flat left wrist to hold the lag; cupping the wrist leads to casting and slices.
Training aid: The Swing Hinge ensures your wrists hinge properly and stay in the right position throughout the swing, which helps you deliver the club from the inside.

6. Visualize the inside swing path

It helps to visualize swinging to a point on the inside of the golf ball or toward the second baseman on a baseball field. This mental cue encourages the club to travel inside‑to‑out. Imagine a clock around the ball: if the target is at 12 o’clock, swing toward 1 o’clock.

Drills to Groove a Draw

Practicing specific drills will help you feel the inside‑to‑out motion. Try these proven drills from swing coaches:

Water Bottle Drill

1. Place a water bottle just outside the golf ball on the target side.

2. Swing and miss the bottle on the downswing. If you hit it, your swing is coming from the outside.

3. Continue practicing until you consistently swing inside the bottle.
   Training aid: The Foldable Alignment Sticks can be used instead of a bottle; angle one stick outside the ball as a visual barrier.

Glove Under the Arm Drill

1. Tuck a golf glove (or headcover) under your right armpit (for right‑handed players).

2. Take swings and keep the glove in place until after impact.

3. This trains your right elbow to stay close and prevents you from throwing the club over the top.

Pause Drill

1. Make your normal backswing and pause at the top.

2. Feel your right elbow dropping into your rib cage before starting down.

3. Slowly swing through, focusing on the club traveling to the right of the target line.

4. This builds awareness of the correct transition from backswing to downswing.

Alignment Stick Extension Drill

1. Place one alignment stick in the ground just outside the ball and another lying on the ground pointing right of the target line.

2. Swing back and through without hitting the vertical stick and along the line of the horizontal stick.

3. This setup forces you to swing inside‑to‑out and avoid an outside‑in swing path.

Training Aids to Master the Draw

Using training aids accelerates your learning curve by giving instant feedback and helping you build muscle memory. These FinalPutt products are perfect companions for your draw practice:

• Foldable Alignment Sticks: Improve your setup and swing path. They’re lightweight, fit in any golf bag, and guide your swing into an inside‑to‑out motion. Use them for alignment drills or to create barriers that force the correct path. Grab a pair on FinalPutt.com and take them to every practice session.

• Impact Stick: This training aid forces your hands to stay ahead of the clubhead at impact. It eliminates chunked or bladed shots and builds muscle memory for proper shaft lean. Practicing with the Impact Stick helps you compress the ball and promotes a draw‑friendly release. Add it to your training bag and feel the difference instantly.

• Swing Hinge: Ensures your wrists hinge correctly and maintains the clubface alignment during the swing. It corrects slices and hooks by guiding your wrists, allowing you to release the club from the inside. Use the Swing Hinge to make sure your wrists aren’t sabotaging your draw.

• Connection Band: Keeps your arms connected to your body, promoting a rotational swing instead of a slide. It improves consistency and distance by preventing your elbows from flying outward. Slip it on during practice to reinforce proper rotation and a connected feel.

• Divot Tutor: Provides immediate visual feedback on your swing direction and contact point. It shows the shape and direction of your divot, helping you see whether you’re swinging inside‑to‑out or outside‑in. Practice indoors or outdoors and train yourself to strike the ball from the inside.

• Perfect Grip Pro: Your grip is the foundation of your swing. This clip‑on device positions your hands correctly and fixes grip mistakes, providing a solid base for every swing. Attach it to any club to build the perfect grip while working on your draw.

Putting It All Together

Hitting a draw like the pros requires a solid understanding of swing fundamentals, purposeful practice, and the right feedback tools. By strengthening your grip, aligning correctly, mastering the takeaway, rotating rather than sliding, keeping your right elbow in and left wrist flat, and visualizing the inside path, you’ll set yourself up for success. Add drills and training aids to accelerate your progress, and you’ll soon be bending shots around corners with ease.

Ready to start your draw journey? Visit FinalPutt.com and equip yourself with the Foldable Alignment Sticks, Impact Stick, Swing Hinge, Connection Band, Divot Tutor, and Perfect Grip Pro. Each product is designed to give you immediate feedback and build the muscle memory needed for a consistent inside‑to‑out swing.

👉 Shop now and watch your golf ball turn over with a smooth, powerful draw.