🏌️♂️Standing up too much during the downswing causes inconsistencies in golf swings.
🎯Staying down through the ball leads to solid contact and directional control.
📐Exaggerating the feeling of staying down with a simple drill can improve your golf swing.
🧰Grip down the club to create the sensation of being closer to the ball.
⛳Focus on using your right hip and right shoulder to lower your body and maintain a tilted posture.
Why does standing up during the downswing affect the golf swing?
—Standing up causes a loss of control, inconsistency, and poor contact, as it disrupts the desired sequence and timing of the swing.
Is it possible to fix standing up during the downswing?
—Yes, it is possible to improve your swing by focusing on specific drills and movements that promote staying down and maintaining proper posture.
Can this drill be used for other golf clubs?
—Yes, the drill can be done with an 8-iron, 9-iron, or 7-iron to practice staying down through the ball.
How often should the drill be practiced?
—It is recommended to practice the drill for 20 reps a day for at least 60 to 90 days to improve staying down through the ball consistently.
Are there any other tips for improving the golf swing?
—In addition to staying down through the ball, it is important to work on other aspects of the swing, such as grip, rotation, and alignment, to achieve a better overall swing.
00:00Many golfers struggle with standing up too much during the downswing, leading to inconsistencies in their swings.
00:39A simple drill with an 8-iron can help exaggerate the feeling of staying down through the ball.
02:59By gripping down the club and using shoulder and hip movements, you can stay lower and maintain your height throughout the swing.
05:58Professional golfers demonstrate how the right hip and right shoulder should go down towards the ball, resulting in a tilted posture.
10:56Practicing this drill consistently and focusing on staying down through the ball can lead to improvements in your golf swing.
