Performance Golf coach JT Thomas works with broadcasting legend Rich Eisen to eliminate his root swing flaw ahead of the American Century Championship. JT identifies Eisen's tendency to stand up during the backswing due to a flat shoulder turn and an over-straightened trail leg, which causes thin contact and misses to the right. By focusing on tilting the lead shoulder down toward the ball and maintaining knee flex, Eisen achieves instant compression, solid contact, and draw-shaped ball flights across irons and driver.
Tilt your lead shoulder down toward the golf ball during the backswing to maintain posture instead of turning level.
Keep flex and structure in your trail knee during the backswing to prevent swaying and loss of body posture.
Use a feet-together step method (small step with lead foot, larger step with trail foot) to set ball position consistently for longer clubs.
Once proper backswing tilt is established, focus on extending up and through the ball into a full finish.
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