@Anth D start forward and go forward. That’s the play. On average pga tour players move 1 inch backward and then 3-4 inches forward on downswing. If you start forward. then the bump forward only needs to be a couple inches to make sure the bottom of your swing arc is In front of the ball.
we have another thread about this recently, but if you start with weight forward, say 55/60% weight on lead foot. If your lead knee breaks toward the toe on your lead foot, I don’t think you will be able to move your weight backward.
The move you are referring will happen naturally IF.... 1) we gradually load weight into the lead side during the backswing with the tailbone moving towards the target, and 2) we fully complete our shoulder turn as explained in the referenced YT lesson. Golfers who rush their transition from the top tend to not complete their shoulder turn, and that destroys the sequencing. The same for those who get stuck on their trail side at the top.
You may find some benefits in this regard from the Tailbone to Target Drill. Really, though, you can just focus on making a full turn and loading into your lead side so those hips will "want" to move targetward as you're nearing the top. That will set you up for a nice downswing path with the correct lower body action as opposed to a premature spinout and a crash & burn at impact.
@Anth D start forward and go forward. That’s the play. On average pga tour players move 1 inch backward and then 3-4 inches forward on downswing. If you start forward. then the bump forward only needs to be a couple inches to make sure the bottom of your swing arc is In front of the ball.
we have another thread about this recently, but if you start with weight forward, say 55/60% weight on lead foot. If your lead knee breaks toward the toe on your lead foot, I don’t think you will be able to move your weight backward.
Hi Anth,
The move you are referring will happen naturally IF.... 1) we gradually load weight into the lead side during the backswing with the tailbone moving towards the target, and 2) we fully complete our shoulder turn as explained in the referenced YT lesson. Golfers who rush their transition from the top tend to not complete their shoulder turn, and that destroys the sequencing. The same for those who get stuck on their trail side at the top.
You may find some benefits in this regard from the Tailbone to Target Drill. Really, though, you can just focus on making a full turn and loading into your lead side so those hips will "want" to move targetward as you're nearing the top. That will set you up for a nice downswing path with the correct lower body action as opposed to a premature spinout and a crash & burn at impact.
Hope that helps!
Tom