The golf swing is a movement skill before it is a club skill.

Justin Langhill demonstrates a movement-focused drill using a range bucket and a wedge to eliminate early extension and early release. By adopting a hockey grip and focusing on a weight-shift-to-rotation sequence, golfers can learn to maintain their side bend and create space for their arms during the strike.

• Early extension (pelvis moving toward the ball) is a primary cause of 'over the top' swings and early releases.
• A range bucket placed near the hands serves as a physical guide to ensure you rotate around the bucket rather than into it.
• The downswing sequence should be: weight shift forward first, then clear the hips and rotate.
• Using a split hockey grip helps isolate the body's rotation and removes excessive arm intervention from the swing.
• Maintaining side bend through the strike is essential for clean contact and proper extension.

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