Mark Crossfield analyzes why golfers lose their balance and fall forward toward the ball during the follow-through. Using Swing Catalyst pressure plate data, he demonstrates how starting with weight too far in the heels often leads to a compensatory lunge toward the toes. He provides a simple drill using a club shaft under the feet to help golfers find a more stable, dynamic center of gravity.
Falling forward is often a reaction to starting the swing with too much pressure in the heels.
Pro-level balance involves starting on the balls of the feet and pushing into the ground to create rotation.
A 'lead foot pull-back' can actually be a sign of good ground force usage, moving pressure from the toes back into the lead heel.
Using a club shaft under the mid-foot provides immediate biofeedback on whether your weight is shifting too far forward or back.
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