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Are You Faking A Turn In Your Backswing - Lift Your Left Heel

Dan Whittaker Golf

2 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2024–2025

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Explainer · Intermediate

Explains why lifting the left heel can help a golfer with limited flexibility turn properly.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Game changer for flexibility
  • Heel lift argument, links

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

2 comments from Reddit

u/Ming00f 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “For the love of god please help me, 17 handicap. inconsistent striking, been playing a long time. no flexibi”

like you i struggle with flexibility. this move was an absolute game changer for me. it might not work for you, but worth a try! ▶ this video

Says it fixed it View on Reddit

u/MasterpieceMain8252 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Ball goes straight but I feel like I’m too stiff! Any advice?”

If he's losing power, then why do all long distance drivers lift up their heel? Like I said, keeping pressure inside of your right foot prevents u from swaying. I guess they are all wrong then. Even ▶ this video said to lift up the heel. ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video

Swing reference View on Reddit

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