The Power Move Amateurs Miss #golf #golfswing #technique

In this instructional video, Paul Wilson explains why lifting the trailing heel is the secret to generating professional-level power. He demonstrates how keeping the heel planted stalls hip rotation, leading to 'arm-only' swings that lose distance. Wilson provides specific measurements for heel lift height—3-4 inches for irons and 5-6 inches for drivers—to help golfers achieve a 45-degree open hip position at impact.

• Amateurs often lose power by keeping the back heel on the ground too long, which stops hip rotation.
• At the moment of impact, your hips should be rotated approximately 45 degrees toward the target.
• To achieve proper rotation, the back heel must lift: 3-4 inches for irons and 5-6 inches for drivers.
• The 'lifting' sensation should trigger as the hands move from the mid-downswing toward the ball.
• Video your swing to ensure your hips aren't facing the ball at impact, but are instead open like a pro.

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