This “WRONG” Move Makes 300-Yard Drives SO Easy
Elite Performance Golf Studios
2 golfers recommended it
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Challenges common advice by showing a delayed-hip move from baseball habits that can help power for long drives.
Why golfers recommend it
- Dispel bad info
- Delay hips, baseball habit
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2 comments from Reddit
u/James_k20 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Consistent 220-235yd drive but can’t manage any more distance. Feels like I’m at max. Help!”
▶ this video You should watch this, mostly to dispel a lot of bad info. Reddit swing mechanics are not the answer man. Go to the range and swing hard as you can while staying relaxed
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u/Leody 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “DTL Update: 6th month golfer. Is this steep or over the top?”
The transition from baseball to golf is hard. I was going to add that the first thing you do as you start your downswing is open your hips. Classic baseball swing move. I struggle with that too. You should try to delay your hips until your hands have come down to at least chest height in your backswing. Straight down from the top, then open your hips about halfway down. You'll get way better clubhead speed that way …
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