Open the shoulders early, velocity drops. Hold them back as the lower body opens, efficiency goes up

In this technical analysis, Hit Bombs demonstrates why premature shoulder rotation leads to a significant drop in clubhead velocity. By learning to hold the shoulders back while the lower body initiates the transition, golfers can create a more efficient kinetic chain and maximize power output.

• Avoid the common mistake of 'spinning out' the shoulders at the start of the downswing.
• Focus on increasing the separation between the hip line and the shoulder line during the transition.
• Maintain the shoulder turn longer to allow the lower body to create a platform for speed.
• Efficient sequencing leads to higher velocity with less perceived effort.

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