FIRST MOVE IN THE DOWNSWING-TURN YOUR SWING INTO A CATAPULT!
Shawn Clement's Wisdom in Golf Lessons
2 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2022–2024
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains the first move of the downswing as a shift toward the front foot, comparing the motion to a catapult.
Why golfers recommend it
- Move toward front foot at transition
- Weight change video made it click
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
2 comments from Reddit
u/Unhappy_Respect_6989 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “I can’t clear my hips no matter what I try to do (advice needed)”
I wonder if it would help to stand a little more straight up with your shoulders over the balls of feet. That bend forces your left knee forward and makes for a faux hip rotation. At least that's what my issue was. Then weight change video someone sent me that made things click: ▶ this video
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u/sno2787 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “so close...but so fat. just can't quite shake those”
Exactly. When you start the downswing your first move should be down and forwards towards your front foot. Not like in an exaggerated fashion but you look like you’re standing up thru the whole swing and not shifting weight at all. Then from there turn thru the ball and the club should more or less fall in place. Check out shawn clement on youtube. Edit: its late and I’m tired but this link may be the right one ▶ …
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