Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington shares a simple but effective drill to improve hip motion in the golf swing. By drawing the trail foot back at setup, golfers can better visualize and feel the trail hip rotating 'under' the lead leg while engaging the glutes for more stability and power.
Draw your right foot (for right-handers) back to create a closed stance for practice.
Focus on the feeling of the right hip turning 'under' the left leg to close the space.
Proper hip rotation should result in a clear feeling of the glutes 'gripping' or engaging.
Use this exaggerated feeling to eliminate restricted hip movement in the full swing.