Legendary coach Martin Hall joins Eric Cogorno to break down the 'Shift, Tuck, and Turn' drill specifically for the driver. This systematic approach fixes common amateur flaws like the over-the-top move and an open clubface by focusing on lateral pelvic movement, trail elbow positioning, and lead elbow rotation.
Start the downswing with a lateral pelvic shift (Shift) to get the club on plane and generate power.
Tuck the trailing elbow (Tuck) towards the side to shallow the shaft and avoid a 'swiping' out-to-in path.
Point the lead elbow toward the lead hip at impact (Turn) to automatically square the clubface.
Avoid rotating the hips too early from the top, which often leads to an unplayable out-to-in swing path.
Simplify complex biomechanics (like external rotation) into easy-to-remember verbal cues for better on-course execution.
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