The best swing tip I learned after playing golf for 1000 days

Jerome Rufin demonstrates a foundational shoulder turn drill used by elite coaches to simplify the swing and restore proper rotation. The technique emphasizes winding the torso until the club aligns with the trailing foot while maintaining hip stability to prevent spine angle collapse. By focusing on a lateral and vertical weight shift into the lead foot, golfers can eliminate 'chicken winging' and improve swing consistency.

• Place a club across your shoulders with the grip end extending past your lead shoulder to monitor rotation.
• Rotate your shoulders until the club shaft points to the inside of your trailing foot for a full backswing wind.
• Avoid over-rotating the hips, which causes loss of stability in the trailing foot and collapses the spine angle.
• The transition starts with a lateral and vertical push into the lead foot before turning up and around.
• Maintaining inclination during the weight shift prevents getting 'stuck' or 'chicken winging' through impact.

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