How to Fix Standing Up in Your Golf Swing

💪Proper posture is crucial to prevent standing up during the swing. Maintain a slight bend in the knees, straighten the lower back, and keep the upper and mid-back rounded.

🧠Improper right arm movement can cause standing up. Focus on keeping the right arm in front of the body and preventing it from swinging behind.

👀Head movement towards the ball can lead to standing up. Practice keeping the head in a stable position and avoid lunging forward or down.

🏌️‍♂️Closed or open club face angle affects swing consistency. Use drills to train a square club face throughout the swing and avoid extreme positions.

🔀Performing specific drills and exercises, such as the wall drill and one-arm swings, can help train proper movement and prevent standing up.

Why do golfers tend to stand up during their swing?

—Golfers may stand up due to poor posture, improper right arm movement, head movement, or club face angle. Addressing these issues is crucial to maintain better swing mechanics.

How can I fix my posture to prevent standing up?

—Maintain a slight bend in the knees, straighten the lower back, and keep the upper and mid-back rounded to improve your posture and stability throughout the swing.

What drills can I do to improve my swing mechanics?

—You can try the wall drill, where you stand against a wall and practice your swing while ensuring your head doesn't touch the wall. Additionally, one-arm swings can help train proper movement.

How does the right arm movement affect standing up?

—Improper right arm movement, such as swinging it too far behind, can cause loss of posture. Focus on keeping the right arm in front during the swing to prevent standing up.

How can I ensure a square club face angle?

—Use drills and exercises to train a square club face throughout the swing. By maintaining proper club face angle, you can avoid extreme positions that may lead to standing up.

00:00Introduction to the issue of standing up in the golf swing.

02:24Explanation of the role of posture in preventing standing up. Tips on proper posture.

04:09Discussion on the impact of improper right arm movement on standing up. Drill to train proper right arm movement.

06:57Explanation of how head movement affects standing up. Drill using a wall to train stable head position.

09:02Discussion on the impact of club face angle on standing up. Tips on maintaining a square club face and avoiding extreme positions.

10:07Suggestion of specific drills and exercises to improve swing mechanics and prevent standing up.