PGA Advanced Fellow Alistair Davies demonstrates how to transition from a 'handsy' or 'flippy' swing to a powerful body-led motion. He introduces two specific exercises—the Towel Drag and the No Pump drill—to help golfers feel rotation from the ground up and achieve a consistent impact position.
Eliminate 'flipping' by keeping the lead arm connected to the torso with a towel during the impact phase.
Practice dragging the club from a static position to learn how the body, not the arms, should lead the downswing.
The 'No Pump' drill builds power by forcing the golfer to initiate movement from the feet and hips rather than a long backswing.
Avoid lunging the torso forward during impact; instead, feel the energy coming from the ground through the legs.
Perform 10 reps of the drills before hitting normal shots to transfer the feeling of body activation.