Here’s a summary of the YouTube video on improving your golf swing by avoiding flat shoulder turns:
Key Concept: Stop Turning Your Shoulders Flat
- Many golfers struggle with maintaining proper posture and creating separation between the upper and lower body during the swing.
- The Goal: Achieve a better turn by focusing on loading the body and creating separation, known as the “X-Factor Stretch”, which generates more power.
Common Mistakes:
- Losing Posture: Standing up during the backswing reduces power.
- Lack of Separation: Moving the upper and lower body together limits rotation and torque.
The Correct Technique:
- Step 1: Setup Drill
- Hold the club in your left hand, place your right hand on your left shoulder.
- Tilt your left shoulder down slightly—this tilt is key.
- Imagine pulling a lawnmower string behind you to create resistance and tension.
- Step 2: Create Separation
- Focus on rotating your shoulders more than your hips.
- This motion builds tension in your core and side muscles, essential for power.
- Step 3: Downswing Basics
- Introduce a slight right bend while rotating through impact.
- Drive your left pocket around and feel the right shoulder pointing towards the target for a complete follow-through.
What to Feel:
- Tension: A stretch along your side, almost straining your voice when done correctly.
- Core Engagement: Noticeable tightness in your core muscles.
Training Tips:
- Treat this as a practice drill, not something to overemphasize on the course.
- Perform 2-3 reps, then hit balls to integrate the feel into your swing naturally.
Final Thoughts:
- Focus on tilt and turn, not just turning flatly.
- Creating separation improves both power and control in your swing.
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