The Move That Transformed My Student's Golf Swing

🏌️Getting your entire lower body past the ball line in the downswing leads to more solid ball striking and consistency.

⛳When your hips move forward in the downswing, it improves your low point, helping you hit the ball first and the ground second.

🔄Pushing your hips forward and turning them towards the target promotes an inside-out swing path and a shallow angle of attack.

🏋️Focusing on pushing off the inside of your right foot or falling into your left foot can help activate and use your lower body correctly in the downswing.

🔀Experiment with different feels and variations to find what works best for you in getting your lower body past the ball line.

Why is getting the lower body past the ball line important in the golf swing?

—Getting the lower body past the ball line helps improve contact, angle of attack, and power in the golf swing. It enables you to hit the ball first and the ground second, promotes an inside-out swing path, and helps create a shallow angle of attack.

How do I get my lower body past the ball line in the downswing?

—There are different variations, but one way is to focus on pushing off the inside of your right foot or falling into your left foot as you start the downswing. Another way is to feel like you're pushing your belt buckle into a wall on your lead side. Experiment with these feels to find what works best for you.

Will getting my lower body past the ball line improve my consistency?

—Yes, getting your lower body past the ball line can greatly improve contact and consistency in your golf swing. It helps with solid ball striking, reduces the chances of hitting the ground before the ball, and promotes a more shallow and consistent angle of attack.

How can I practice and incorporate this move into my swing?

—You can practice this move by using a golf ball as a reference point and making sure your entire lower body gets past the ball in the downswing. You can also use objects or visual cues like drawing a line or placing an object by your hips to help you focus on pushing your hips forward. Incorporate this move into your swing gradually and focus on making solid contact.

Can this move help with increasing power in the golf swing?

—Yes, getting your lower body past the ball line in the downswing can help increase power in the golf swing. The proper sequencing and activation of the lower body allows for a more efficient transfer of energy, resulting in more power and distance in your shots.

00:00Learn a move that greatly improves contact and consistency in the golf swing.

01:05Good ball strikers get their entire lower body past the ball line in the downswing.

02:16This move helps with solid contact, shallow angle of attack, and more power.

03:13Different variations include pushing off the inside of the right foot or falling into the left foot.

04:35Another variation is pushing the right hip forward while keeping the head back.

05:46Practicing with a golf ball or using objects as reference points can help reinforce the move.

07:14Incorporate this move gradually and focus on making solid contact.

09:34Getting your lower body past the ball line improves consistency and power in the golf swing.