Collin Morikawa explains how to keep your hands and body in sync
6 golfers recommended it · ✓ 2 said it fixed their problem · 2023–2025
Quick tip · Intermediate
Collin Morikawa explains keeping the hands and body in sync with a connection drill.
Why golfers recommend it
- Arms connected drill example
- Belt drill extremely helpful
- Morikawa connection drill
- Morikawa disconnect, strategy
- Staying connected video
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7 comments from Reddit
u/_TW06_ 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “I’m about to rage quit from OTT”
OP - I think it’s a combination of being disconnected, period. Instead of a glove in one armpit - try twisting up the chest of your shirt and tucking it into your armpits and keep it taught all the way through your swing. sometimes I’ll do this on the course if I find I’ve struggled to find my swing in a round. Also, this ▶ this video I found extremely helpful for getting my right side in, and ▶ this video glove …
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u/cynical83 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can’t Compress/Hit Irons Straight”
I've seen both, learned it from Morikawa but I can't find the specific video because in that one he used the trail arm but on the one below he used the lead arm. Ben Hogan used a towel under both so I'm sure any combination can help a lot. It literally fixed my kids swing instantly(when he doesn't try to kill the ball) ▶ this video
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u/Old-Public-6959 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “First day with a 3-wood. After 1 year as a golfer. Any tips?"”
▶ this video
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u/Consistent_Grade9011 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “What to fix first?”
Morikawa drill to help stay connected in backswing ▶ this video
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u/MWGlfr72 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “22 handicap, would appreciate any feedback!! ”
Overall solid and athletic With that swing you should be a 12-15. To lower your scores faster Work on course strategy (Decade golf on YOUTube) missing in the correct spots will do more faster than long term swing corrections. From a swing POV.- You have the issue that Collin Morikawa has- getting outside/disconnected. Try the towel drill or this link where he explains- it should help ▶ this video
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u/SwingConsultations 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “New swing thoughts”
Don’t let em get to you! There’s plenty to work on but that’s understandable for a new golfer. Because I can’t see your grip, I would suggest starting with keeping your arms “connected” - here’s an example of a drill from that would help you do so: ▶ this video If you don’t want to get it, try your best to simulate.
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u/BoBromhal 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Am I over-the-top?”
Takeaway Collin Morikawa - ▶ this video I think he (and DJ) bowed wrist is likely not advised to emulate but you can get takeaway and plane
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