The 4 Quadrants Weight Shift Drill (Stop at the Top)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Poor Weight Shift | Full Swing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Visualizes the swing in four specific quadrants to monitor pressure stages. Stopping at the top ensures connection from the ground up, loading pressure into the inside of the trail heel while maintaining a flexed trail knee to load power rotatably without sliding.
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 Tip: Ensure weight is positioned on the balls of your feet at address. Avoid starting on heels, which causes disconnection.
4 Quadrants Visualization: Break the swing into four quadrants to monitor where your pressure is at each stage of the swing.
Stop at the Top (Hideki Drill): Pause at the top of your swing to feel ground connection and balance.
Inside Trail Heel: As you initiate your turn, allow weight to naturally move toward the inside of your trail heel as a result of your turn, not an active slide or sway.
Trail Knee Flex: Keep your trail knee slightly flexed throughout; do not straighten or lock it so you can load your quads/glutes for power.
Hold top position in slow-motion to train balance and proper loading.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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