Full Swing & TempoBeginnerFixes: Poor Weight Shift

3 Simple Weight Shift Drills

Curated PGA Drill by Scratch Golf Academy

Focus Area

Full Swing

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner

Video walkthrough by Scratch Golf AcademyWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Dynamic movement drills that force the body to move mass toward the target instinctively.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step Drill: Step forward as you swing.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Gary Player Walk Through: Walk after the ball.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Use these to feel the momentum moving toward the target.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

BalancePower Loss

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