I’ve always been told lot of “chopping“ action in the downswing is partially created by lack of “rotation.” Would really like to have the rotation part of S&T clarified.
@patwallace4lexus - Actually, too much rotation too early in the downswing can reroute the path across the ball and steep. The rotation certainly happens and is a tremendous power source, but it cannot be allowed to take over. The hips move laterally targetward from the transition through impact while the upper torso maintains the swing center. If the lateral movement stops prematurely the hip rotation will take over and adversely affect the result.
FYI, there are diagnostic videos and drills specific to common downswing issues in this section of Fixing Common Swing Problems. Also, if the lower body is too active, I offer a drill in Part 2 of The Best Contact Drill to help quiet it.
@patwallace4lexus - Actually, too much rotation too early in the downswing can reroute the path across the ball and steep. The rotation certainly happens and is a tremendous power source, but it cannot be allowed to take over. The hips move laterally targetward from the transition through impact while the upper torso maintains the swing center. If the lateral movement stops prematurely the hip rotation will take over and adversely affect the result.
FYI, there are diagnostic videos and drills specific to common downswing issues in this section of Fixing Common Swing Problems. Also, if the lower body is too active, I offer a drill in Part 2 of The Best Contact Drill to help quiet it.
TS