The Secret To Leading With The Hips In The Golf Swing (2026 Version)

Eric Cogorno and JT Thomas present a progressive three-drill system designed to eliminate 'zero hip rotation' at impact. By moving from static impact poses to dynamic timing drills with an impact bag and finally the advanced 'Float-Load' technique, golfers learn to create separation and lead the downswing with the lower body for maximum compression.

• Define your 'destination' by practicing a static impact pose with hips 45° open and a noticeable right-side crunch.
• Ensure your hips move toward the target (translation) while rotating, rather than just spinning back toward the trail foot.
• Use an impact bag to fix timing; the club head should be the last thing to reach the bag, trailing the open hips.
• Master the 'Float-Load' by feeling the hands move away from the target as the lead knee and hip transition forward.
• Exaggerate the feel of having the belt buckle pointed at the target by the time the club reaches the ball.

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