The Modern Golf Swing Explained: Shallow Arms, Steep Body (Finally Makes Sense)
Justin Kraft breaks down the 'modern golf swing' blueprint, which balances shallow arm mechanics with steep body rotation for maximum clubface control. The lesson focuses on establishing a 'tall' setup to earn the right to rotate, using specific drills like the 'choke down' method to eliminate early extension. Through detailed analysis of NCAA champion Michael Lasasso, Kraft demonstrates how to shallow the club effectively in transition using external trail arm rotation.
Set up with the pelvis over the heels and 'tall' posture to create room for the chest to lower in transition.
Avoid a shallow backswing; keeping the club steeper on the way up creates the necessary space to shallow on the way down.
Shallow the club in the downswing using trail arm external rotation (elbow in front of seam) and lead wrist flexion (bowing).
Stay in posture by pushing the pelvis back and getting the chest down ('covering' the ball) instead of standing up and stalling rotation.
Clubface control is the ultimate priority; rotation is used as the engine to return the face square consistently.