Use Your Bigger Muscles for a Better Short Game | Jason Day Dead Hand Pitching Drill Jason Day’s dead hand pitching technique is one of the best ways to improve short game consistency and control. By keeping the wrists quiet and using the bigger muscles (chest and core) to move the club, you’ll maintain strike quality and control arc depth — even under pressure. Try placing a towel under your armpits to feel this connection. It’s a simple drill that builds confidence and eliminates the “handsy”