Why You Hit The Ball Worse When You Clear Your Hips

Name: Why You Hit The Ball Worse When You Clear Your Hips
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T17:00:03.000Z
Duration: 10 min 36 s
Channel: JChownGolf
Description: Golf instructor Jonathan Chown explains why driving with the trail hip when trying to clear your hips leads to getting stuck or flipping over the top. He demonstrates how pulling the lead hip back—like slamming a door shut—maintains posture, creates space, and keeps the trail arm in front. The video includes a drill using a wedge under the trail heel to master proper lead-hip rotation.

Golf instructor Jonathan Chown explains why driving with the trail hip when trying to clear your hips leads to getting stuck or flipping over the top. He demonstrates how pulling the lead hip back—like slamming a door shut—maintains posture, creates space, and keeps the trail arm in front. The video includes a drill using a wedge under the trail heel to master proper lead-hip rotation.

Driving forward with the right hip moves your pelvis closer to the ball, getting the trail arm stuck behind your body.
Clear hips by pulling the lead hip backward in transition rather than pushing the trail hip forward.
Lead-hip rotation maintains posture and keeps you in flexion, naturally preventing early extension.
Fix fundamental swing flaws like a steep club path or open face before forcing excessive body rotation.