Mastering Your Golf Swing: How to Properly Open Your Hips and Shoulders in the Downswing
This video highlights the value of properly opening the hips and shoulders throughout the downswing in golf. Typical errors include just utilizing the arms and over-stretching the hips, which can lead to less power and control. The video offers pointers for keeping body rotation, consisting of turning both elbows and utilizing a doorknob turning movement with the wrists, to make sure an effective and accurate swing. Key metrics from a FlightScope analysis show the difference in swing speed and distance when these methods are correctly applied.
00:00 Intro to Hip Movement in the Downswing
00:43 Typical Mistakes and Demonstration
02:16 Correct Technique and PGA Tour Insights
04:24 Resolving Over-the-Top Swings
05:14 Shallowing the Club: Tips and Drills
07:12 Wrap-up and Last Thoughts
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So many people don’t realize keeping the lead arm straight and getting the hips around correctly timed with the release is where all of the yardage comes from.
Just like any engine, timing between the rotating parts with the explosion of energy increase is absolutely critical for generating power.
Another example would be when do you pump your feet while on a playground swing. It isn’t at the top of the back swing it’s just about 10° before the bottom of the swing.
Like they say, timing is everything.
Amen! Thanks for watching!
Doorknob technique works great for me. Been doing it for awhile since Clay mentioned it in an earlier video
Glad it helps! Thanks for watching
Internal rotation
Great tips thanks👏