The shoulder turn might seem like a simple rotation, but it's actually the foundation that determines whether your swing creates power or chaos. Most golfers make the critical error of pulling their trail shoulder artificially backward during the [backswing](/learn/backswing), when what they really need is to let it move across and down naturally to create proper depth—a key insight from [Athletic Motion Golf](/creator/athleticmotiongolf) that transforms how you approach rotation. When your sho
According to Danny Maude, inconsistent shoulder turn often leads to an over-the-top move where you cut across the ball from outside-in. Bob Menzies explains that when your backswing gets too laid off, the shaft pitches forward and creates that slicing motion through impact.
As explained by Porzak Golf, spinning out happens when your upper body rotates too quickly while your hips turn, causing everything to go 'over the top' on the downswing. This destroys your swing plane because your body rotation pulls your arms and club out of position, leading to inconsistent ball
Jimmy Ballard emphasizes that proper coiling into your trail leg is key - you need to turn your shoulders while maintaining the triangle relationship with your arms. Athletic Motion Golf warns against keeping your lead shoulder too shallow, as this prevents you from creating the depth needed for a p