This 30-Second Drill Beats Hitting 1,000 Balls on the Range!
In this video, PGA-certified instructor Giles Gill demonstrates the Split Stance Drill to eliminate early extension, posture loss, and over-the-top swing paths. He breaks down the step-by-step setup using an alignment stick and provides key body cues for irons and drivers, including a modified version for actual course play.
Place an alignment stick in line with the golf ball, then step your trail foot back, in, and flared to keep weight forward on the lead foot.
Keep your right knee behind your left knee through impact to maintain spine angle and prevent early extension.
Use your arms as the primary accelerator past the ball to achieve proper shaft lean and strike divots ahead of the ball.
Utilize a subtle 25% to 50% split stance setup variation on the golf course to maintain draw-biased sequencing during actual rounds.