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GOLF: The Secret To Rotating Your Hips In The Downswing

Eric Cogorno Golf

2 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2023–2025

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Explainer · Intermediate

Explains how to rotate the hips in the downswing, tied to weight shift.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Huge help
  • Weight shift and hips

Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.

2 comments from Reddit

u/dmau9600 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “(8 Months Golfer) Swing Critiques? Releasing angles early, causing super inconsistent contact. Any thoughts wo”

I’m still learning, same as you. But someone sent me these two videos recently, and they were huge helps. Huge. Your takeaway is still pretty inside. You’re sucking the club inside, rather than tossing it above your shoulder. This impacts everything that comes next, so have to solve first. This video was super helpful for me - ▶ this video This video was also helpful, but the first one sealed it for me - ▶ this …

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u/8amteetime 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “I feel like my hands are releasing early. Any tips?”

That’s not the problem. You aren’t shifting your weight towards the target or rotating your hips on the downswing. Your hips are facing the ball and your weight is on both feet at impact. 80 percent of your weight should be on the front foot and your hips should be open 45 degrees to the target, as well as about 4-6 inches closer. There’s a lateral shift hip movement as well as a weight shift in the downswing. Watch …

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