Alistair Davies demonstrates the pelvic movement elite players use in the downswing: shifting laterally before rotating and extending. Using a small ball against a golf bag, an alignment rod, and a dynamic step-and-hit drill, Davies shows how proper lower-body sequencing leads to cleaner ball-turf contact, higher speed, and consistent low-point control.
Elite players shift their pelvis laterally about 6 inches toward the target in the downswing, compared to just 2 inches for average golfers.
The lateral pelvic shift must occur before lower-body rotation begins, initiating while the hands/arms are still finishing the backswing.
Using a ball against a golf bag helps simulate proper lead-side pressure shift followed by upward rotation and extension.
Correct lower-body sequencing ensures reliable low-point control for cleaner ball-first turf contact.