Stack & Tilt prescribes a motion of the swing centre (left shoulder) on a circular arc on a tilted

Rob Cheney Golf demonstrates how unlocking neck mobility improves shoulder turn and swing center rotation based on Stack & Tilt principles. By permitting natural turn and tilt in the cervical spine—emulating Jack Nicklaus's famous pre-shot head trigger—golfers can eliminate anatomical restriction and generate greater distance.

• Avoid trying to keep your head rigidly still, as fixing the neck creates an anatomical block that restricts backswing range.
• Allow the cervical spine (neck) to extend, tilt, and turn naturally along with the rest of the spine.
• Utilize Jack Nicklaus's trigger technique: turn your head slightly right and tilt it left prior to takeaway to pre-set neck tilt.
• Proper head and neck movement enables a centered pivot while improving shoulder turn and club path direction.

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