The 5 Second Hip Fix That Instantly Improves Your Driver Swing
Coach Carolin from Performance Golf demonstrates a '5-second fix' to optimize driver performance by adjusting the trail hip at setup. By physically pushing the trail hip down, golfers can establish the necessary spine tilt to hit up on the ball, increasing launch and distance without complex swing changes.
Position the ball inside the front heel to allow the club path to stay neutral rather than moving left.
Physically push your trail hip down by about one inch at setup to create an automatic spine tilt.
Ensure the trail hip remains lower than the lead hip throughout the backswing to prevent sliding and steepening the attack angle.
Use an uphill lie simulation (propping up the lead foot) to feel how the swing arc bottom should occur before reaching the ball.
Avoid an 'active' upper body that moves forward too soon, which leads to a downward strike and loss of distance.