Your Golf Swing Needs to Starts From the Ground Up
Top Speed Golf's Clay Ballard explains why hanging back on the trail foot during the downswing is caused by improper backswing weight distribution. By learning to properly load onto the trail side early, golfers can push off the ground toward the lead side like a pitcher, producing clean ball-first contact.
Hanging back on the trail foot in the downswing is usually caused by loading onto the lead side too early during the backswing.
To move left in the downswing, you must first load into your right side during the backswing.
Position your upper body slightly behind your hip center at the top of the backswing to create a solid pivot foundation.
Shift both your hips and upper body forward in transition to ensure your low point stays ahead of the ball.