Step Drill To Improve Lead Side Impact Dynamics

Many golfers struggle to get the majority of their weight forward (90% over the lead foot) at impact.

To do this, the hips have to move towards the target. This moves the mass of the lower body forward. This step drill is a great drill I use with some of my students to give the feeling of sitting/squatting to start the downswing and making sure the weight moves over the lead foot at impact.

Another way of saying it would be to keep moving your hips over your lead foot during the swing.

Any swaying away from the target on the backswing is only going to cause inconsistent ball striking.

2020-10-31T02:06:50+00:00

About the Author: James Parker

James Parker is a PGA Qualified Golf Professional originally from England and based at Frisco Lakes GC in Frisco, Texas. Contact him at James@JamesParkerGolf.com for lesson availability.

2 Comments

Ju Al at 10:24 am - Reply

Thank you for the video. Quick question though. If you bring the club to chest level before you complete your backswing followed by step through downswing. How do you fully rotate your shoulder?
I thought the idea is to fully rotate your shoulder behind the ball then you start your transition?

Thank you
Ju
- James Parker at 10:22 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Ju, you’re correct. This is simply a drill to learn how to start the downswing by pushing down under the lead foot.