The Trap Draw — A Controlled Weapon

The trap draw is one of the most satisfying shots in golf.

It launches lower, curves gently, and feels compressed — like the ball never had a choice but to obey you.

But here’s the key:

A trap draw is not a manipulation shot.
It’s not a flip.
It’s not a late hand roll.

It’s a byproduct of organized energy.

What Most Golfers Get Wrong

When golfers try to hit a draw, they often:

That might curve the ball left — but it rarely creates control.

The trap draw is different.

It requires speed from the inside and a stable release structure. If your base motion is working, the draw becomes a variation — not a rescue move.

A proper trap draw is built on three things:

The energy must be flowing before impact.
If you try to create speed at the ball, you lose compression.

Ball slightly back.
Grip neutral to slightly strong.
Intent to start right.

Small changes. Not a rebuild.

The club is already releasing.
You’re not flipping it — you’re allowing the arc to work.

The result?

Strong flight and predictable curve.

Different swing patterns will produce a trap draw differently.

In some patterns, it comes from an earlier release.
In others, from how the ground supports the downswing.

But in all cases:

If the engine is unstable, the trap draw becomes a timing shot.

If the engine is built correctly, it becomes a stock weapon.

The trap draw teaches you something important:

You don’t control the ball by adding effort.
You control it by organizing energy.

When the base motion is correct, you can shape shots without breaking structure.

That’s when golf becomes fun.

In the FMM Academy I teach differnt patterns and it’s all about fit – has it’s overview page here.