PGA instructor Jonathan Chown provides a comprehensive guide on how to consistently clear the hips during the downswing. He emphasizes setup adjustments like lead foot flare and 'old man posture' to unlock hip mobility, followed by specific drills to create hip depth and ensure the lead hip initiates the rotation.
Flare the lead foot outward at setup to open the hip capsule and increase rotational range.
Adopt 'Old Man Posture' with armpits over the balls of the feet to maintain balance and prevent moving toward the ball.
Ensure the right hip moves back (creates depth) during the backswing to facilitate the downswing turn.
The primary feel for clearing is the left hip moving backward, not the right side driving forward.
Practice drills in sets of five repetitions followed by three actual shots to lock in the feel.