STOP Tilting and START Pivoting - The Secrets of a Rotary Swing
Warren Bennett of the Warren Bennett Golf Academy explains how to eliminate excessive tilting in the downswing to fix fat shots and hooks. By focusing on a level pivot where the right shoulder moves 'around' rather than 'under,' golfers can stabilize their low point and improve club path. The video provides specific drills for full swings, drivers, and short-game shots to ensure a more consistent rotary motion.
Excessive tilting (right shoulder dropping toward the right pocket) causes the club to get 'stuck' behind the body, leading to fat shots and hooks.
A 'level pivot' ensures the shoulders turn on a flatter plane, pulling the club through the impact zone rather than dropping it inside.
For golfers who hit it fat, this level rotation naturally moves the low point of the swing ahead of the ball.
This technique is specifically for those who miss with blocks or hooks; slicers should be cautious as a level pivot can encourage an outside-in path.
Apply the level shoulder feel to pitching to improve strike consistency where there isn't enough speed to 'bail out' a poor low point.
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