The Trick To Clearing The Hips In The Downswing

u/jtag67 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help please”

Cough, cough, you can also follow Gankas on Instagram and just watch people use it then try to emulate. (I was excited about it, saw the price and became much less excited) Which is what I do. In any case, I've been doing this drill to force my lead hip open (also seems to force me to rotate). ▶ this video FYI, foam roller not needed. I have a tall skinny box from some other golf related item that works just as good.

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u/00sucker00 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any tips or opinions on my swing?”

Here’s a good tutorial. So, you push off with your lead foot pretty strongly, or your foot would t be jumping like it does. But I think you’re pushing more straight up which causes your foot to leave the ground. This leads to two bad things: 1. It leaves too much weight on your back foot at the point of impact. This is okay with the driver, but it’s not a good position for irons. Your weight should mostly be on your …

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u/clearbyte32 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help with swing”

This video does a much better job explaining the mechanic of your hips through your swing. ▶ this video

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u/Separate_Teacher1526 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Critique my drive”

Both. Here is a good explanation: ▶ this video

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u/Substantial-Wall3963 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Just picked up my clubs after a few years off. Any insight into what I am doing wrong?”

▶ this video You may not like this guy, or you may prefer some other “coach” but this is a good example of clearing your hips to make room for your arms/hands.

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u/liamwilde 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Driver tips please”

Your not clearing your hips, what’s causing you to early extend, at impact your on your tip toes on your front foot. ▶ this video

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u/Rokarion14 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Was playing the best golf of my life now I can’t stop this shank”

Stand 1 inch farther away from the ball, in your down swing, feel your lead foot push towards the ball, this will push your lead hip back and give you room and reduce your early extension. ▶ this video

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u/Melodic_House_6793 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Over the top is forever”

I’ve never used drills personally but here is one I think gets the idea across. ▶ this video

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u/Censoredplebian 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “How do I get more hip turn in my backswing?”

The step drill can help (widen the stance as well) Try this: ▶ this video

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u/giney_lips 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “What on earth is causing this!”

[preview.redd.it] This is you at impact - your belt buckle is facing the ball at impact. The very first move when starting the downswing is rotating your hips which shifts your weight to your lead foot. When you start your downswing rotating your hips first, your shoulders and arms will naturally follow placing them in an ideal position to hit the ball consistently well. ▶ this video There are many drills to help …

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