His Strike Was Poor… This One Lower Body Move Fixed It
PGA coach Chris Ryan demonstrates how to fix poor ball striking by incorporating lateral movement into the downswing. Working with a low-handicap student, Ryan introduces the 'Leg Lift' and 'Water Bottle' drills to synchronize weight transfer with rotation, resulting in a more optimized attack angle and improved compression.
A functional downswing requires a blend of rotation, lateral shift, and vertical push.
Many golfers over-rotate without shifting laterally, causing the club to work too far from the inside or outside.
The 'Leg Lift' drill helps golfers feel their mass 'falling' into the lead side, preventing a centered or backward-leaning pivot.
The 'J Move' concept describes the center of mass moving forward and down before pushing up through impact.
Optimizing lateral shift can significantly improve attack angle, leading to cleaner turf interaction.