POSTURE DRILL - SHOULDER BLADES TOGETHER
Curated PGA Drill by SwingStation
Posture
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Beginner
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
A shoulder-blades-together cue counters the rounded, slumped upper back of C-posture at setup; resetting the scapulae before bending into the golf posture keeps the spine closer to neutral instead of collapsing forward.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Before settling into address, stand tall and gently draw the shoulder blades together and slightly down, not up into a shrug.
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Step 2
Hold the scapular squeeze for a couple of seconds to feel the chest open and the upper back come out of a rounded position.
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Step 3
Maintain that upper-body set as you hinge forward from the hips into your golf posture, rather than letting the shoulders roll forward as you bend over.
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Step 4
Use this scapular reset as a repeatable pre-shot cue so every address position starts from the same tall, un-rounded upper back.
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.
