The BEST WAY To Improve - The Domino Effect In The Golf Swing
Chris Ryan introduces the 'Golf Domino Effect,' a coaching philosophy focused on identifying and fixing the primary root fault that causes a chain reaction of swing errors. Using a case study, he demonstrates how improper trail hip and knee movement leads to flat shoulder turns and steep downswings. The video provides two practical drills—the Alignment Stick Drill and the Lawn Mower Drill—to help golfers achieve deeper, more consistent rotation.
Focus on your 'First Domino'—the root cause—to fix multiple secondary swing faults automatically.
The trail hip must move back and behind you in the backswing, rather than staying stationary or thrusting forward.
The trail knee should lose some flex (straighten slightly) during the backswing to allow for proper hip rotation and shoulder tilt.
A flat shoulder turn is often a symptom of poor lower body movement, not an independent arm fault.
Master the four most common dominoes: Setup, Grip, Backswing Club Face, and Trail Hip/Knee movement.