Hip Slide In The Golf Swing: Pros vs Ams
4 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2024–2026
Explainer · Intermediate
Compares pros and amateurs on hip slide, with the link to hip sway and shanks.
Why golfers recommend it
- Hip sway and shank cause
- One thing at a time, setup takeaway pelvis
- Got me on better track
- AMG visual of you vs pro
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
4 comments from Reddit
u/radiobrains_ 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Left heel problem in downswing”
▶ this video See if this helps any, they have another video strictly from above that really helped me as well. But this one got me started on a better track immediately.
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u/Blue_Collar_Golf 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “I haven’t broken a 100. What’s wrong with my swing?”
you should have no problem breaking 100 with this swing IMO. That said, I'd focus on the hips to minimize early extension through the impact zone. Rather than explain, just watch this AMG video to get a visual on what you're doing vs what a pro does. Hope this helps ▶ this video
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u/United_Ad_668 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Returning Player - Shanks and Pulls”
A few things going on in your swing. You sway your hips in the backswing instead of rotating your body against the trail leg. Because of the hip sway you end up in reverse pivot. You are shanking it because you are throwing the club out with your trail arm and right shoulder, I am guessing in an effort to close the club face. Some suggestions, good luck! Fix reverse pivot/hip slide - ▶ this video How the hips work - …
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u/CptBadAss2016 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Is this an over the top swing”
One thing at a time, for a few weeks at a time. (with the exception of perfecting your setup) I suggest working on your takeaway and pelvis movement first. Setup: ▶ this video Takeaway: ▶ this video Pelvis: ▶ this video ▶ this video
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