BeginnerFixes: SwayingBackswing

Trail Foot Barrier Drill (Anti-Sway)

Drill by Danny Maude

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Why this drill works

Corrects the misconception that weight shift is lateral. Promotes a spiral rotation where pressure climbs up, keeping the swing center steady and preventing energy leak to the outside of the trail foot.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Place a golf ball or towel directly against the outside of your trail foot.

  2. 2

    Make a backswing focusing on a 'Spiral Staircase' climbing motion (up and around).

  3. 3

    Feel the trail hip open like a door while keeping pressure on the inside of the trail foot.

  4. 4

    If you sway laterally, you will feel pressure against the ball/towel.

Swing issues this drill addresses

SwayingLateral MovementReverse PivotPoor Rotation

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