How to TURN Your Lead Side Into A BREAK

Trevor Salzman explains how to transform the lead side into a functional 'brake' to increase swing speed and improve impact stability. By focusing on internal hip rotation rather than spinning the lead foot, golfers can create a solid post to extend from, leading to better low-point control and more power.

• The lead hip should move into internal rotation (pelvis moving toward the femur) rather than spinning externally.
• A 'spinning' lead heel often shifts the low point backward and causes the club to swing across the body.
• Setting the lead foot at a '12:30' position helps restrict over-rotation and encourages the lead side to act as a brake.
• Correct glute activation in the lead side is a key indicator that you are rotating internally and building stability.
• Creating a 'brake' allows for vertical extension through the ankle, knee, and hip, which generates significant clubhead speed.