Improving Golf Swing by Correcting Hip Thrust

🏌️‍♂️Hip thrust in the golf swing can cause flippy and timing-dependent impact, leading to inconsistent shots and poor ball striking.

🔄A better pivot technique, focusing on rotating around the middle of the hips, can help improve stability, balance, and consistency in the golf swing.

🏋️‍♂️Correcting the setup and alignment of the hips can prevent early extension and promote proper rotation throughout the swing.

🎯Visualization and feeling the movement of the center of the pelvis can help golfers improve their pivot and avoid excessive hip thrust.

⏱️Changing movement patterns and ingraining a new pivot technique requires practice, patience, and gradual increase in swing speed.

What causes hip thrust in the golf swing?

—Hip thrust in the golf swing is often caused by a flawed concept of pivoting and incorrect setup, leading to excessive rotational movement and early extension.

How can correcting hip thrust improve my golf swing?

—By correcting hip thrust, you can achieve a more stable and consistent swing, improve balance and rotation, and eliminate timing-dependent impact for better ball striking.

What is the key to a better pivot technique?

—The key to a better pivot technique is focusing on rotating around the middle of the hips, rather than thrusting them toward the golf ball.

How can I practice and improve my pivot technique?

—Practicing visualization and feeling the movement of the center of the pelvis can help you improve your pivot technique. Start with slow swings, gradually increase swing speed, and reinforce the new movement with consistent practice.

How long does it take to change a movement pattern and improve the pivot?

—Changing movement patterns and ingraining a new pivot technique takes time and consistent practice. It varies for each individual, but patience and gradual progress are key to sustainable improvement.

00:00Introduction to the goal of improving golf swing by correcting hip thrust and showcasing the progression of a golfer with hip thrust issues.

01:03Explanation of the common flaw in the golfer's concept of pivoting and the negative impact it has on the swing.

04:42Analysis and visuals of the golfer's setup and takeaway, highlighting the early extension caused by hip thrust.

09:10Introduction to the correct pivot technique demonstrated by professional golfers and comparison to the flawed pivot of the struggling golfer.

09:59Teaching the correct pivot technique to the golfer and capturing his progression through slow swings and gradually increasing swing speed.