The FIRST move to start the downswing (don’t fall for this illusion)
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Explainer · Intermediate
Explains the first move of the downswing and the squat move, and why the hands drop with the hip.
Why golfers recommend it
- Two videos on hands dropping with hip
- Good explainer on squat move
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2 comments from Reddit
u/Disastrous_Cash_Sum 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “I need a feel”
I think the danger of people talking about starting the downswing with the lower body is that amateur players misunderstand the meaning of it, and just try to spin their hips from the top, leaving their arms behind and getting stuck. I went through this for months. The key feel for me is a squatting move. The trail hip doesn’t necessarily move, the lead hip moves back to meet it. You see a lot of pros rehearsing …
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u/Handleton 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Avoiding thin shots”
For what it's worth, I'm trying to focus on the content of these two videos at the range tomorrow. I think they may be helpful to you. The hands should drop freely with the left hip motion. ▶ this video ▶ this video
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