This Golfer Was Spinning Out in the Downswing – Watch the Fix (Online Lesson)

Dan McCracken demonstrates how to fix a 'spin out' in the downswing by rebalancing the sequence of lateral shifting and rotation. He introduces the 'Chunk Drill' to help golfers feel 70-80% trail-side pressure during the takeaway and 60% lead-side pressure by the top of the backswing.

• A spin out is caused by an imbalance where rotation occurs without sufficient lateral shifting toward the target.
• Aim for 70-80% of your weight in the trail leg by the time the shaft is parallel in the takeaway.
• Initiate the shift back to the lead leg early; you should be 60% onto your lead side before reaching the top of the backswing.
• Use the 'Belt Buckle' visualization: push your trail hip toward the spot where your belt buckle started at address.
• Practice using the 'Chunk Drill'—pausing at each stage of the sequence—to build the motor patterns before trying full-speed swings.

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