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Aimee Cho taught the effective rehinge motion that improves distance and accuracy.

On the 16th, Aimee Cho’s personal YouTube channel 'Golf with Aimee' featured her explaining the correct method and importance of the rehinge motion. On this day, Aimee said, "Many golfers do not understand why the rehinge, which is the motion after hitting the ball, is important," and emphasized, "However, if the rehinge is done incorrectly, the face angle and the ball’s trajectory will be off, resulting in a loss of distance and accuracy."

Amy Jo explaining the hinging motion while holding a bucket [Photo courtesy of 'Golf with Aimee' video capture]

The rehinge refers to the wrist motion created during the follow-through phase of the swing. Generally, during the backswing, the wrist folds into an 'L' shape, and after impact, during the follow-through, the wrist bends again into an 'L' shape. The wrist bending during the backswing is called the 'hinge,' and the additional folding during the follow-through is called the 'rehinge.' The hinge and rehinge motions must be perfectly symmetrical, like a mirror image, to hit the ball accurately.

Aimee explained, "To perform the rehinge motion well, you only need to remember two things: 'hand position' and 'the direction the clubhead moves.'" She added, "The hand position should be at the center of the chest, and the clubhead should be pointing toward the sky for a proper shot."

After demonstrating the motion herself, Aimee recommended practicing the feeling by simulating with a bucket. Holding a bucket filled halfway with water in both hands, imagine splashing the water over your left shoulder and behind your back to feel the correct posture. Many golfers make the mistake of pulling their hands, which causes the water in the bucket to splash forward and backward, helping to correct the improper posture.

Aimee advised, "Once you master the rehinge motion, side spin will decrease, and your distance and accuracy will improve. This is the best method I have learned over years of playing golf, so be sure to follow and practice it."

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