I Couldn't Lead With My Hips Until I Was Shown This Drill
Jonathan Chown (JChownGolf) shares two transformative drills designed to fix a rushed downswing and help golfers lead with their hips. By utilizing the Step Through drill and the Pause at the Top drill, golfers can improve their sequencing, move their low point forward, and gain better clubface control.
A rushed transition often leads to the arms pulling down too early, leaving no time for the hips to clear.
The Step Through drill forces the lower body to start the sequence during the takeaway, ensuring the weight gets to the lead side early.
Pausing at the top of the swing exposes reliance on a 'blurred' transition and forces the golfer to initiate the downswing with rotation rather than arm pull.
Expect to hit poor shots initially when practicing these drills; they are meant to challenge and retrain the subconscious sequencing.
Weight transfer to the lead side is crucial for moving the swing arc's low point ahead of the ball for cleaner strikes.