🔑Positioning the club correctly at the halfway down point sets the foundation for getting open at impact.
🔑Lowering the arms behind you in the downswing gives you a reason to rotate and get more open at impact.
🔑Maintaining a neutral spine allows for better rotation and prevents hindering your ability to get open.
🔑Moving the knees correctly, with the left knee straightening and the right knee bending, facilitates the rotation needed for an open position at impact.
What is the first step to get more open at impact?
—The first step is getting the club in the correct position at the halfway down point.
How can I lower my arms in the downswing correctly?
—To lower the arms correctly, focus on keeping the club head behind the hands and positioning the leading edge of the club to be straight up and down at waist height.
Why is a neutral spine important for getting open at impact?
—A neutral spine allows for better rotation and prevents hindering your ability to get open.
How do I move my knees correctly to achieve an open position at impact?
—As you transition into the downswing, focus on straightening your left knee and bending your right knee to facilitate the rotation needed for an open position at impact.
Are there any drills I can practice to improve getting more open at impact?
—Yes, one good drill is to place a T-stick in the end of the club and make slow swings, stopping about halfway down to ensure the leading edge of the club is straight up and down.
00:00Introduction: Learn how to get more open at impact in just 4 simple steps.
00:18Step 1: Position the club correctly at the halfway down point to set the foundation for getting open at impact.
01:26Step 2: Lower the arms behind you in the downswing to give you a reason to rotate and get more open at impact.
03:12Step 3: Maintain a neutral spine to allow for better rotation and prevent hindering your ability to get open.
05:14Step 4: Move the knees correctly, with the left knee straightening and the right knee bending, to facilitate the rotation needed for an open position at impact.
