Hip Rotation Test/Flare Out Foot Drill (Internal Rotation)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Poor Rotation | Backswing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Tests and improves internal rotation in the trail hip. Flaring the foot unlocks the hip joint, enabling a fuller, less restricted backswing turn to prevent lateral sway.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Setup: Place an alignment stick on the ground. Position a 6-iron with its bottom flush to the stick, angled out. Place your right foot at 90 degrees to the stick, then lift onto your toe with hands on your hips.
Action: Rotate your hips as if doing a backswing, observing how much internal hip rotation you achieve.
Improvement: If you struggle, flare your right foot out even more. This allows for easier backswing rotation.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill
Swaying happens when your hips slide laterally in the backswing instead of rotating, moving your swing center off the ball and dragging the low point with it. Fix it by keeping pressure on the inside of your trail foot and turning your trail hip back and around: coil around a stable axis instead of drifting off it.
Improve hip rotation by turning your trail hip back and behind you in the backswing: feel your trail front pocket move to where your back pocket was, while keeping pressure on the inside of your trail foot. If your turn is physically restricted, flaring your trail foot at address unlocks the hip joint immediately.
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