BeginnerFixes: Poor RotationHip Rotation

Swap Pockets Drill

Drill by Me and My Golf

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Why this drill works

Simplifies the complex movement of hip rotation into an easily understood, single-plane movement, which helps stop lateral swaying and encourages the correct coil.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Focus on moving your right front pocket to where your back pocket would be (rotation).

  2. 2

    This simple mental cue emphasizes turning the hips rather than swaying laterally.

  3. 3

    Aims to achieve a 40-degree hip turn.

Swing issues this drill addresses

Poor RotationSwayingLack of Hip Turn

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