5 Indoor Practice Drills to Try Now

Let’s be honest… Mother Nature isn’t always on your side when it comes to golf. Rain, snow, or that brutal Northeast wind that makes your ball balloon into the rough—sometimes the course just isn’t calling.

But here’s the thing: champions aren’t made on sunny days. They’re created in the Cave.

At GolfCave, we’ve seen countless golfers transform their games during the off-season and between rounds. Our Trackman technology doesn’t just track your shots; it tells the truth about your swing. Sometimes brutally honest, but always helpful.

So grab your clubs, step into your private Cave, and let’s get to work with five game-changing drills that you can focus on during the off-season.

Attack Angle Drill

Want to launch the driver higher and hit it farther? Stick a tee in the mat a few inches ahead of your ball and make it your mission to clip the ball first, then the tee.

Check your Trackman numbers after each swing. You’re looking for a slightly positive angle of attack (catching the ball on the upswing). Nail that consistently and you’ll see higher launch, faster ball speed, and more distance off the tee.

Think of it as reprogramming your brain to stop hitting down with the driver.

Smash Factor Drill

Ready to bring the boom? Smash Factor measures how efficiently you’re turning swing speed into ball speed. With a driver, you’re aiming for that magic 1.50.

If your number’s low, you’re leaving yards on the table. Use Trackman’s Impact Location feature to see exactly where you’re striking the clubface—no tape needed. Heel or toe strikes = lost energy. Center strikes = max pop.

Keep practicing until you’re finding the sweet spot shot after shot, and watch your distance (and your playing partners’ envy) go up.

Low Point Control Drill

Chunk it, blade it, repeat? Time to dial in your low point—the spot where your club bottoms out.

Your pivot controls your low point, so if your pivot is off, your contact will be inconsistent. Hit 20–50 yard pitch shots in the Cave and watch your Trackman low point data.

You’re not chasing a perfect number. You’re chasing consistency. If your low point is wandering from swing to swing, it’s a sign your pivot needs work.

Pro tip: The more consistent your low point indoors, the more reliable your short game will be outdoors.

Trackman Combine Challenge

Think of this as your golf report card. The Trackman Combine is a 60-shot test that measures your ball-striking from every key distance—starting at 60 yards all the way up to your driver.

You’ll hit specific targets, repeat the sequence, and get a detailed score that shows exactly where you’re strong and where you can improve. This is the same test Tour pros use—so you’re literally practicing like the best.

Pro tip: Take the Combine every few months and try to beat your high score.

Map My Bag

Ever hit a perfect shot only to watch it fly way past the green? That’s a club selection problem, and Map My Bag fixes it.

Trackman gives you exact carry distances for every club in your bag—no guessing, no “I think my 7-iron goes 150.” When you know your numbers, you make smarter decisions and shoot lower scores.

Pro tip: Re-map your bag a couple of times a year or after a club change. Fresh data = fewer mistakes.

Your Off-Season Game Plan

The best golfers use the off-season strategically. While your buddies are sitting on the couch arguing about whether that putt on 16 was actually good, you’ll be in your Cave stacking consistent, focused reps.

Book your Cave time, bring a plan (like these five drills), and trust the process. Improvement happens in layers, not leaps but the payoff is worth it.

So what are you waiting for? Your Cave is calling, and your best golf is waiting to be discovered.

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