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The Baseball Swing Is Golf | Mike Malaska & Garrett Richards

Malaska Golf

2 golfers recommended it · 2024–2026

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Live lesson · Intermediate

A discussion with a baseball player on how the baseball swing adapts to golf, with shoulders leading and a triangle.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Shoulders lead, triangle
  • Baseball to golf swing adaptation

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2 comments from Reddit

u/andmaythefranchise 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Played baseball my whole life. Any tips to get a better golf swing?”

Ignore people telling you that your golf swing should be massively different from your baseball swing. You just have to understand the adaptation: ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video

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u/Snoo49601 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Trying to fix over the top swing”

Ok Baseball Guy, Baseball players have been known to be very good golfers because they already understand about how to swing a stick at a ball, tempo, and timing. You complete your shoulder turn too quickly which means you then just lift the club up into position, then, on the downswing, you again lead with the shoulders which throws your hands and arms out from your body ( Over The Top ) Keep the club and triangle …

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