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how do the hips move in the golf swing

by Alivia Quigley Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Here’s some easy steps to remember in order to make the correct hip movement throughout the swing:

  • Visualise turning around the centre of your hip bone (not rotating around your trail hip socket in the backswing, then lead hip socket in the downswing). ...
  • Be careful not to open your hips excessively in the backswing (there should be some restriction). ...
  • Your hips should begin to glide towards your target while you are still completing your backswing. ...

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How to turn your hips correctly in the golf swing?

May 13, 2020 · But if you’re anything like me, you’ve never quite figured out how to move (or turn) them correctly. I came across this great video from Monte Scheinblum, which explains exactly how the hips should move on the backswing and downswing and why. Aside from the explanation of how they should turn (on an angle) I like the feel of getting your right hip as far away from …

How much should hips turn in a golf swing?

Oct 03, 2017 · Do you struggle with your hip turn? Here's how to fix your hip turn in your golf swing...Subscribe for new videos every week: https://goo.gl/GSJcc8Matt Walt...

How to get more hip rotation in golf swing?

Jun 29, 2020 · Get into your address position without a club and make a mock backswing. Let your arms flow freely to the top while rotating your hips and shoulders (photo, above left). Now drive your left hip ...

What should my hips do during my golf swing?

Feb 13, 2021 · How do you move the hips in the golf swing and how do you move them when you struggle with a lack of flexibility?Learning how to rotate your hips properly in...

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Hip Movement In The Golf Swing

The vast majority of professional golfers have a very distinct movement of the hips/pelvis – one which helps them create power and consistency of strike and accuracy.

Less Moving Parts

The prevailing wisdom is that “less moving parts” equals more consistency. I discussed that idea in this article (click to read).

Quick Video

Here is a great video from a fellow coach (Shaun Webb) using some fantastic technology (GEARS) to analyze the swing of a pro – specifically their hip movement.

The Opposite

Some amateurs I see, in an attempt to create less moving parts, may not have that slight hip drop in transition, but have the huge raise through the execution phase.

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