Why Your Downswing Rotation Sucks (And How To Fix It)
PGA instructor Giles Gill breaks down seven main root causes that prevent golfers from rotating properly in the downswing. He explains how setup posture, spine tilt, knee movement, club face position, downswing steepness, arm connection, and weight transfer timing impact rotation. The video demonstrates actionable drills like the Towel Drill and Bank Drill to fix each issue.
Thoracic upper spine mobility generates rotation; avoid setting up with an overly flat upper back or excessive knee bend.
Tilt your spine slightly away from the target at setup with pelvis closer to the target than your chest.
Fix an open club face and steep transition by pressure-sensing into the trail index knuckle joint without thumb and index finger pressure.
Use the Towel Drill looped behind the back to keep the arms connected to the torso and prevent stuck arms.
Shift pressure to the lead side early in transition using the Bank Drill to enable pushing out of the ground for rotational power.