For Golf Swing Consistency & Distance: Find Your Natural Backswing And You'll Find Both!
Mark Solomon from Golf Made Simple explains why copying the hip and shoulder turn statistics of Tour Pros can be detrimental for the average golfer. He demonstrates a simple drill using alignment sticks to help players find their natural backswing limit based on individual flexibility. By focusing on personal range of motion rather than 'perfect' numbers, golfers can achieve better balance, consistency, and power.
Your ideal hip and shoulder turn is dictated by your personal flexibility and strength, not Tour Pro statistics.
Trying to exceed your natural range of motion leads to a loss of balance and inconsistent ball striking.
Use alignment sticks in your belt loops to visualize and feel how your hips rotate in relation to your shoulders.
A stable backswing limit is reached when you feel tension in the lead knee and the outside of the trailing leg without losing your posture.
Practice these movements without hitting balls to build 'second nature' feel before taking it to the course.
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