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Weight Shift Is Ruining Your Game - Do This Instead

ChrisRyanGolf

2 golfers recommended it

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Explainer · Intermediate

Explains why weight shift should move laterally rather than vertically, and how that ties to a better takeaway.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Takeaway videos
  • Movement should be lateral not vertical

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2 comments from Reddit

u/TeddaMan2 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Why am I still coming in too steep?”

[preview.redd.it] The most significant thing I noticed is that your trail elbow is getting stuck on the side of your ribcage at the delivery position (P6). The image above compares you to Rory from a similar camera angle (your camera was setup a bit further behind your heals). Your trail elbow is still on the side of your ribcage (where the seam in your shirt would be) while Rory’s elbow has moved to the front of …

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u/DrStupiid 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Swing felt good today”

Yes. And you shouldn't bounce like a rabbit, movement should be literal not vertical. ▶ this video

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