PGA Advanced Fellow Alistair Davies demonstrates a simple 3-minute 'Heel Stamp Drill' designed to fix common backswing flaws. By focusing on a specific pressure shift to the trail heel, golfers can eliminate sways, improve rotation depth, and naturally shallow the club for a more consistent strike.
The trail hip should move slightly back and toward the target during the backswing to create depth.
Pressure should shift to approximately 80% on the trail foot mid-backswing, settling to 60% at the top.
Lifting the trail heel at setup and stamping it down mid-swing helps the trail leg straighten correctly and promotes rotation.
A deeper backswing turn naturally allows the club to shallow, fixing 'over-the-top' slice patterns.
Practice with the physical drill for 15-20 balls before transitioning the 'feeling' into a normal swing.