The Lumberjack drill- Unlock the Power of the Kinetic Chain #shorts

Shawn Clement demonstrates 'The Lumberjack drill,' explaining how the mechanics of wood-chopping perfectly mirror a powerful golf swing. By focusing on the weight of the axe and a self-preserving 'clearing' of the body, golfers can unlock a more natural and efficient kinetic chain. Clement emphasizes that proper positioning and letting the tool's weight do the work are the keys to a powerful, safe strike.

• Position yourself so you don't have to lunge or reach for the target.
• The 'kinetic chain' is a self-preserving move where the body clears out of the way of the swinging weight.
• Let the weight of the tool (axe or club) do the work rather than forcing the movement.
• A proper golf swing follows the same mechanical principles as a powerful, efficient axe swing.

Go deeper

• The Lumberjack drill — Every coach who teaches it
• Distance loss — Causes, drills and coaches for this miss
• Weight transfer — The lesson, across every coach
• Shawn Clement's Wisdom in Golf Lessons — Every video, sorted by what it teaches