The Five Old Wives Tales of Golf #3 Shift Weight Turn Shoulders v1
LPGA Master Professional Cindy Miller debunks the common misconception of forcing a manual weight shift and shoulder turn during the golf swing. She demonstrates how trying too hard to shift weight leads to swaying and loss of posture, offering simple drills like hitting balls with feet together to maintain balance and swing naturally.
Forcing a conscious weight shift or shoulder turn often leads to swaying off the ball and pulling up out of stance.
A repeatable swing relies on allowing the swinging momentum of the club head to move the body naturally.
Hitting balls with feet and knees close together prevents swaying and forces proper balance.
Dropping your trail foot back into a staggered stance keeps your body centered during the backswing.