Two handed club mills look simple on paper. Swing the club in front, cast it behind you, bring it back through, repeat.
But if you’ve spent any real time working on them, you already know they can feel awkward, choppy, or inconsistent… especially during the transition behind the body.
This is something we’ve personally struggled with, and it’s a common issue we see when people start spending more time with the club.
The good news?
The fix is simple once you understand what’s actually happening.
Where Most People Get Stuck
The issue almost always shows up during the cast behind the body.
You swing the club in front, cast it back, begin to rotate… and then you stop short.
From there, you end up muscling the club over instead of letting the movement flow naturally back into the front swing.
When that rotation stops early:
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The mill feels clunky
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The timing gets rushed
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The transition back to the front becomes awkward
It’s not a strength problem.
It’s not a coordination problem.
It’s a rotation problem.
The Key Cue: Keep Turning
The biggest change you can make to clean up your two handed club mills is this:
Continue rotating your torso until you’re facing the direction the club is traveling.
Instead of stopping your body rotation and then trying to bring the club around, stay connected to the movement. Keep turning your torso as the club travels behind you, then pull it over and drop directly into the front portion of the mill.
When you do this:
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The transition becomes smoother
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The club naturally finds its path
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The front swing sets itself up automatically
You’re no longer forcing the mill.
You’re guiding it.
Why This Matters More With Clubs Than Maces
The longer lever of a mace tends to force rotation more aggressively, which can hide some of these issues early on.
Clubs are shorter, quicker, and maybe even less forgiving. They demand cleaner timing and better body orientation in many cases because they're so fast (and typically can be loaded heavier than mace swings).
That’s why this specific mistake shows up so often with two handed club mills. If your torso stops turning, the club has nowhere clean & smooth to go.
What to Focus On During Your Reps
When you’re practicing two handed club mills, think less about speed and more about position.
Focus on:
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Staying relaxed through the shoulders and arms
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Letting the torso lead the movement
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Facing the direction the club is traveling before transitioning
Slow it down if you need to. Smoothness comes first. Speed follows.
Small Fix, Big Difference
This is a subtle adjustment, but it has a massive impact on how your mills feel.
Once you stop cutting the rotation short, the entire movement starts to click. The club feels lighter, the rhythm improves, and the mill becomes something you can repeat consistently instead of fighting through.
If this tip helped clean up your two handed club mills, let us know. And as always, keep swinging.