Amateur Golfers Don’t Believe How Easy This Makes The Golf Swing

PGA-certified instructor Eric Cogorno breaks down the difference between a stable axis and unstable axis golf swing. Using the Sternum Drill, he demonstrates how feeling 'shoulder down, chest up' keeps the head centered inside a circle through the entire motion. This counter-movement between the spine and arms improves low-point control and ball striking consistency across all clubs.

• Keep your head centered inside a circle throughout the backswing and downswing to establish a stable, repeatable swing axis.
• Perform the Sternum Drill by holding a club against your chest to feel lead shoulder down and chest up on the backswing, then trail shoulder down and chest up on the downswing.
• Counterbalance your arm movement: as your arms extend outward away from your body, resist with your spine in the opposite direction to prevent swaying.
• In the downswing, pushing your hips forward toward the target creates beneficial side bend and spine tilt while keeping your chest extended and head back.

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