Why 99% Of Amateurs Can't Stop Standing Up Through The Ball
Jonathan Chown explains the root causes of early extension, identifying that an overly 'athletic' setup often leads to a loss of balance and posture through impact. He demonstrates how to adopt an 'Old Man Posture' for better balance and introduces the Ragdoll Drill to fix sequencing by quieting the arms. Through these specific movement changes, golfers can stop standing up and start rotating properly through the ball.
Avoid an overly stiff 'athletic' setup; instead, ensure armpits are balanced over the balls of the feet.
Early extension is often a survival move to regain balance when the center of gravity is too far forward at setup.
Quiet the trail side in the transition by focusing on the lead hip moving back and over the lead heel.
Prevent the arms from outracing the body by using the Ragdoll Drill to feel the torso driving the clubhead speed.
Maintain side bend in the downswing to avoid 'spinning out' or shanking the ball.