DO NOT PULL…PIVOT - How and When to Release your Body in Golf Swing

PGA-certified coach Warren Bennett demonstrates how to properly pivot the body through downswing and release without flipping or pulling the hands across. Utilizing a 4-phase progression inspired by Ben Hogan's body turn ('turning the corner'), golfers learn to sync torso rotation with arm movement to maintain face control and eliminate hooks.

• Shift into the left side on the downswing before rotating the upper body.
• 'Turn the corner' by pulling the lead shoulder back and up rather than dragging the arms across.
• Keep the lead arm connected to the torso through impact to prevent active hand flipping.
• Use a phased practice sequence (stop-and-feel, half swing, full finish) to master body-driven release.

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