Clay Ballard from Top Speed Golf explains how fixing hip sway in the driver swing relies on proper upper body movement rather than forcing the hips to stay left. By allowing the sternum to subtly shift one to two inches to the trail side during the backswing, golfers create momentum to clear the hips and shift weight to the lead side efficiently. Using the 'bump, turn, bump, turn' feeling helps simplify the swing and produce cleaner contact.
Hip sway to the trail side is often caused by trying to keep the upper body pinned over the lead side during the backswing.
Allow the sternum and upper body to make a subtle 1–2 inch shift to the right during the backswing.
Use the rhythm feel of 'bump, turn, bump, turn' to load into the trail side and drive toward the target.
Proper weight transfer creates natural momentum that simplifies the motion and improves hit quality.