Brad Hawkins of the Left Tilt Coaching System explains why focusing solely on shoulder turn often causes golfers to get 'stuck' and lose power. He demonstrates that a proper swing is driven by the pivot and ground pressures, which naturally carry the shoulders into position rather than forcing them to rotate independently. By fixing the pivot mechanics, golfers can eliminate common issues like stalls, flips, and poor club paths.
Forcing a shoulder turn without a proper pivot often traps the arms behind the body.
A 'stuck' club leads to compensations like stalls, flips, and inconsistent path issues.
The pivot (lower body/core movement) should drive the swing, and the shoulders should simply be 'carried' by that motion.
Understanding ground pressures is key to moving the pivot correctly instead of just rotating the upper body.
Focusing on the 'results' (big shoulder turn) rather than the 'cause' (pivot) is a common mistake for high-handicappers.
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