Flip vs. Release in Golf

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How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact

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Golf Impact Position Face On

After all your hard work on the backswing, it's time for the big payoff! Getting into the ...

Golf Impact Position Down the Line

As I discussed in the video on Impact Alignments Face On, impact is everything in RST. All ...

Cure Chicken Wing in the Golf Swing

You now have a 3-step drill to help you cure your chicken wing golf swing once and for all ...

Left Elbow Position at Impact

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3 Steps to better impact position in golf

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Day 1: Impact Control

Controlling impact is EVERYTHING in the golf swing and we're going to show you how to do i ...

Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7

In part 2 of this new 7 part video series, I'll discuss one of the most important parts th ...

Perfect your golf impact - 1 of 4

Compressing the golf ball like a tour pro can be very hard to do. In this new video series ...

Perfect your golf impact - 2 of 4

Effortless power in the golf swing is a difficult concept for many amateur golfers. In vid ...

Perfect your golf impact - 3 of 4

Learn how to add more speed to your golf swing by leveraging the ground like a tour pro.

Perfect your golf impact - 4 of 4

Lag in the golf swing is key for clubhead speed. In this video, I'll show you how to add m ...

Perfecting your golf impact - Bonus

Perfecting your golf impact video series. Special bonus video that will help you correct s ...

Overview of the Push Release

An overview to the push release for those who want to use the right side to help power the ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing

Weight shift in the golf swing is the FIRST thing you must master before worrying about an ...

Weight Shift in the Golf Swing - Pt. 1

Using our Science and Motion (SAM) Balance Lab, we can pin point weight shift and weight d ...

Weight Shift Part 2 - Right Hip Line

In this second video on understanding weight shift in the golf swing, I discuss specifical ...

Weight Shift Part 3 - To the Left

The culmination in the three part series on correct weight shift in the golf swing gets us ...

Step 1 - Weight Shift

Step 1 of the RST 5 Step System - Mastering Weight Shift

Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only

Step 1 - Weight shift drills

Weight Shift Sweep Drills

The best golf swing drill for weight shift right before you play or when you're just on th ...

5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift

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Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing

In this video, I will show you 2 of the most common faults in downswing transition by not ...

Learn Perfect Weight Shift in Your Socks

Struggling with your weight shift? I'm going to show you how to diagnose your mistakes by ...

How Attack Angle Affects Compression

Ever notice how the PGA Tour pros take razor thin divots? That's exactly what you want. Th ...

Taking a Divot in Front of the Ball

Taking a proper divot is something that is critical to crisp and consistent iron play, but ...

Angle of Attack

Taking deep divots? Are you supposed to? What do the pros do? This video tells you how ste ...

Swing Faults When Your Stance is Too Wide

One of the most common problems with the setup, here's what happens when your stance is to ...

Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back

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Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe

It's one of my most important golf instruction videos ever, this will completely transform ...

How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps

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Getting Stuck on the Downswing

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Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean

If you want to compress the ball for explosive distance, then you need to be working on st ...

How to Fix the Two Way Miss in Golf

Struggle with the dreaded two-way miss in golf? One shot goes right and the next goes left ...

2 Finger Release Drill

This awesome drill forces you to release the golf club like a tour pro! You're going to lo ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

Stop Slicing and Start Releasing the Golf Club

In this video, I’ll show you how to release your club to stop slicing and get better com ...

Square the Clubface Early

Learning how to properly square the club face at impact is something that most amateur gol ...

Hitting a Fade

Learning how to hit a fade is all about learning to control the release of the golf club. ...

How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball

How to stop hooking the golf ball once and for all! If you struggle with hitting hook shot ...

Hitting a Draw

Once you've mastered the RST swing method, you realize that, due to the simplicity of the ...

How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw

Learn how to hit the delicate little three yard draw and why you're struggling with gettin ...

Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill

Axis tilt is a necessary fundamental of the golf swing that many golfers ignore or fail to ...

How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot

A reverse pivot golf swing can cause a whole lot of bad shots, from hitting it thin to hit ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Fix Reverse Pivot - Trail Side Dominant Setup

This golf setup check is critical to getting rid of a reverse pivot and over the top downs ...

5 Minutes to Master Rotation

This video holds the 5 step pathway to mastering rotation in the golf swing. At the end of ...

Keep the Right Arm Straight to Turn

One of the most common faults that destroys a powerful turn in the golf swing is how the r ...

How to Fix a Flat Shoulder Turn

Fix a flat shoulder turn in your golf backswing with this simple and easy to do drill.

Simple Fix to Make a Full Shoulder Turn

Struggle with making a full turn, even though your fit and flexible? Lacking the distance ...

Using the Core

Using a side by side face on view of Tiger Woods with a driver and a recent swing of mine ...

The Bucket Drill - Golf Shoulder Turn

The Bucket Drill is one that provides a very simple and clear picture on how to rotate cor ...

Intro to Core Rotation in Golf Swing

The rotating core is the "engine" of the golf swing and the primary mover of the entire sw ...

Step 2 - Core Rotation

Step 2- Adding body rotation

Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only

The drill only for Step 2 - Body Rotation

Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension

The Clamshell Drill is the key to the golf swing, no seriously! If you want to see how the ...

Eliminate Early Extension in Golf Swing

The REAL causes of early extension in the golf swing and the only TRUE way to fix it.

Closed Hip Slide

A closed hip slide is detrimental to your golf swing when learning how to shift your weigh ...

Live Lesson - How to Stop Losing Tush Line & Boost Consistency

Struggling with a 2 way miss and lack of consistency? Watch this Live Lesson to learn a si ...

Losing the Tush Line

One of the most common questions I get regularly is how to stop losing the tush line, or s ...

Squat to Square in the Golf Downswing

If you watch golf on TV, it seems that you can't turn your hips fast enough or far enough ...

Squeeze the Cheeks for Consistency

The glute muscles (your butt cheeks) are some of the most important muscles in the golf sw ...

Role of the Right Foot in Downswing

Footwork is a bit of a misnomer in the golf swing but you hear it every week on TV. What i ...

Fix Your Over the Top Swing by Fixing Your Hand Path

Learn how to fix your over the top golf swing by simply being able to read a clock. If you ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

How to Shallow the Golf Club

Do you swing over the top and struggle to drop the club "into the slot"? Want that look of ...

How to Shallow Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson

Do you struggle with shallowing the club in the downswing and keep hitting a pull cut or e ...

How to Shallow Your Hands During Transition

Do your hands go straight out toward the golf ball and don't shallow out during the transi ...

Over the Top Stick Drill

Are you tired of yelling “Fore!” when you hit big, nasty slices off the tee? If so, he ...

Drill to Learn Inside Path to Golf Ball

Tired of the over the top slice? This drill and training aid will teach you how to approac ...

How to Fix Your Over the Top Move - Live Lesson

Do you have a steep, over the top golf swing? No matter what you try and do, you can't sto ...

9 to 3 Lag Building Drills

Learn how to build lag in your golf swing with these 9 to 3 lag building drills. You'll le ...

AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing

Producing incredible lag has never been this easy - or fast

Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill

This awesome drill will teach you to not cast the club and maintain lag into impact.

Speed vs. Power in the Golf Swing

Speed vs. Power - Which is it that you want in the golf swing? Many golfers think they nee ...

Reshaping Your Golf Swing for Lag

It's no secret that you want more lag in your swing. In this incredible video, I give you ...

RST Student Success - Building More Lag

RST student uses a simple 3 step process to shallow his golf swing and build in a ton of l ...

Intro to Fix Losing Lag and Weak Release

Find out how to work through this section on how to cure your golf casting / loss of lag o ...

Sklz Gold Flex Lag Trainer

This KILLER training aid will help you master a smooth, one-piece takeaway and help you bu ...

Rickie Fowler - How to preserve Lag

Lag is the most efficient way to increase clubhead speed. In this video, RST Instructor Ch ...

Lag and Speed Drills

To get more distance in golf, you've got to get maximum speed from your arms and not let y ...

Key to Creating Lag

The secret key to creating lag has been an elusive thing for most amateur golfers. In this ...

Downcock Pump Lag Drill

Every golfer wants to know how to create more lag in their swing to hit the ball further. ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Lag

As you've no doubt seen, my golf students have been picking up some serious distance throu ...

Become a Golf Swing Lag Monster: Shocking Success Story

In this video, I’ll show you how RST student David became a "lag monster" with RST swing ...

4 Step Golf Swing Lag Builder

The 4 steps to building INSANE lag in your golf swing - and you can do it TODAY!

Golf Left Thumb: Fix Pain, Soreness, Casting

Casting the club in the downswing is a sure way to destroy club head speed. Check out this ...

Right Arm in Downswing: Stop Casting

In this video, you’ll find out: 1) How Tiger Woods builds lag for power, 2) What to feel ...

Sequencing the Downswing - Dump Truck and Drag Racer

Sequencing the downswing is the HARDEST overall part of the golf swing - and also the MOST ...

The Post Up Move - How to Use Lead Leg for Power and Maintain Posture

Have you ever wondered how the pros use their legs for power in the golf swing? This video ...

My Golf Power Secret

How do the pros hit the ball so darn far? I tell all inside with this power secret!

Using your wrists for speed in golf swing - 5 of 7

Your body uses tension as its primary mechanism to sequence the golf swing. In general, th ...

Vertical Ground Force and Double Peaks

Should you be trying to increase vertical ground force in your swing and if so, how should ...

Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball

Unlock the leverage, speed and power of your golf swing by understanding the physics behin ...

Throw for More Natural Golf Swing

Do you want a more natural golf swing with much more speed? Then you need to focus on how ...

Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing

The wrists play a very dynamic role in your golf swing. In this video, I'll cover the term ...

The Tour Pro Downswing Sequence Drill

If you are looking for a golf swing drill that can INSTANTLY improve your ball striking po ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 1

This is THE key drill for really understanding how the downswing sequencing works. This 20 ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2

Are you ready to maximize your club head speed at impact? If so, you need this missing pie ...

Tim Burke - Kinetic Chain

Tim Burke wins his 2nd World Long Drive Championship. In this video, I'll show you the key ...

Golf Takeaway | Overview

An overview of the RST takeaway by RST Founder, Chuck Quinton. This video walks you throug ...

AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway

Simplify your takeaway with a simple 2" movement that moves the club 6 feet!

Learn a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!

Learn the simplest golf takeaway humanly possible for a massive boost in consistency. Simp ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill

You probably overuse your hands during the first half of the backswing, like most golfers, ...

Understanding Shoulder Blade Glide

If you have questions about exactly what the shoulder blade glide is or what it should fee ...

Golf Takeaway, 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Takeaway

This 30 minute long golf instruction video is key to setting you on the right path for the ...

Right Wrist in the Takeaway

The role of right wrist in the takeaway is often misunderstood and has been the source of ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Pushing with the Lead Side

An extremely common swing fault, so common that many golf instructors actually teach the s ...

Role of the Right Arm - Takeaway

Collapsing the right arm early is something that at least 90% of amateur golfers struggle ...

Pull for a perfect takeaway - 6 of 7

So many golfers try to perfect the takeaway in the swing and they constantly fight an uphi ...

Thorbjorn Olesen - Perfect your takeaway

See 2 key moves that Thorbjorn Olesen uses to build a picture perfect takeaway position ev ...

One Simple Key to Fix Your Takeaway

In this video, I’ll show you the one swing change that’ll fix your takeaway once and f ...

Posture's Effect on the Takeaway

Posture at address is something that Tiger Woods always does right and it's something that ...

How to Fix an Inside Takeaway

This one simple trick will fix an inside takeaway instantly, I guarantee it!

Fix Inside Takeaway - Shake Hands Drill

This is the best golf swing drill to teach you exactly how your hands should work during t ...

Golf Swing Takeaway & Drills

The golf takeaway has been described by golf instructors countless ways, so many ways that ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Belly Button Drill

This simple takeaway drill will give you that one piece takeaway you've been looking for o ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Forward Press

If you've ever wondered whether or not you should have a forward press at setup, this golf ...

Wrist Cock vs. Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing

Do you know the difference between wrist cock and wrist hinge in the golf swing? The diffe ...

AXIOM Body Backswing

Eliminate your reverse pivot, handsy inside takeaway, your head swaying off the ball and y ...

AXIOM Refine Your Backswing

Dial in your arms during the backswing to start easily shaping the ball, changing trajecto ...

Body Rotation in Golf Backswing - Chair Drill

If you want to power up your swing in golf, body rotation in the backswing is crucial. Unf ...

Left Shoulder Push in Backswing

This "Left Shoulder Push in the Backswing" video is for you ONLY if you already pull perfe ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the takeaway using our "5 Minutes to the Perfect Takeaway" video, you ...

My Golf Backswing Secrets

My keys to success for a perfect golf backswing - how to make the backswing simple and rep ...

How Much Shoulder Elevation

It's time to help you decide how to power your golf swing. And it all starts with how you ...

Right Elbow Pit in Golf Backswing

Do you struggle, like most golfers, with a flying right elbow at the top of the backswing? ...

Understanding Arm Elevation

In this video, Ill show you what arm elevation is, why you need it, and exactly how much y ...

Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing

Do you struggle with your arms getting too deep or too disconnected during the backswing? ...

Right Arm Backswing Drill

This is an excellent drill to train your mind to use your torso rotation to move the club ...

Should You Restrict Your Hip Turn in the Backswing?

For years, you've been taught to restrict the hips in the backswing. Is that what's best f ...

Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms

Make this one simple change to reduce tension in your backswing to start hitting more EFFO ...

RotaryConnect Backswing Training Aid

Learn how to use the RotaryConnect to assist you in building the perfect golf backswing.

Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control

A powerful, compact backswing is essential for creating good contact with the ball. If ...

Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing

If you're letting your hips over rotate in the backswing, you're costing yourself a ton of ...

Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing

How much shoulder turn is too much and how much is not enough? Depends on how it's measure ...

DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

Here's the first step in building your perfect golf swing using the DEAD Drill. It's criti ...

Golf Backswing, Completing the Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the setup, weight transfer and takeaway, it's time to progress to the ...

Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing

Snow on the ground? Too cold out? No problem! NOW is the BEST time to work on your golf sw ...

Upper vs. Lower Body Rotation in Backswing

Confused about how your upper body rotates in the backswing compared to your lower body? T ...

How to Keep Your Left Arm Straight in the Backswing

The secret to why you can't keep your left arm straight at the top of the golf backswing.

How to Avoid a Cupped Left Wrist at the Top

Learn the cause of a cupped left wrist at the top of your golf backswing and how to fix it ...

How to Fix Trail Leg Straightening in Backswing

Is your trail leg straightening in the backswing? Do you know what kind of issues this sim ...

Do You Start Backswing w/ Hips or Shoulders?

To start the golf swing with the upper or lower body, that is the question! I think Shakes ...

Checkpoints - 5 Minutes Backswing

If you who have already watched the complete 5 Minutes to the Perfect Backswing video, thi ...

5 Minutes to a Perfect Backswing Pitfalls

In this premium video, I am going to cover some of the common mistakes that RST students m ...

3 Functions of Right Arm in Backswing

In this video, I'll show you the 3 functions of the right arm in creating the perfect back ...

Henrik Stenson's Backswing Moves

See how Henrik Stenson's idiosyncrasies work in his powerful golf swing. Check out these ...

Jason Day - Perfect Backswing

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How to Fix Swing Plane & Path

If you want to truly, once and for all, fix your golf swing plane and path, you must heed ...

Creating a Swing Plane

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Fix Swing Plane - Lead Arm Two Club Drill

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How Knee Flex Determines Swing Plane

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Trace the Plane Line

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Golf Grip's Effect on Swing Plane

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Stop Coming Under the Plane in Golf

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AXIOM Body Tour Impact

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AXIOM Body Downswing

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AXIOM Release Left vs. Right

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AXIOM Release Overview

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AXIOM Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon!

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Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works

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The Magic Box - How to Check Your Lower Body in the Transition

The "Magic Box" is a term created by Chuck Quinton to help golfers learn the proper transi ...

Start Downswing Before Completing Backswing

You need to start your downswing before completing your backswing. This pro-style transiti ...

Golf Swing Transition Drill

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Which Muscles to Feel During Golf Swing Transition

Learn exactly which muscles you should feel and in what sequence during the golf swing tra ...

You Hit the Golf Ball with Your LEGS!!

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Golf Downswing, Rotary Golf Downswing Overview

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Right Arm Only Downswing Drill

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Drill for Golf Downswing Sequencing

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Golf Impact Position Down the Line

As I discussed in the video on Impact Alignments Face On, impact is everything in RST. All the work we do at setup, the takeaway, the backswing, etc. is all to lead to tour caliber impact position to produce powerful, penetrating golf shots. In fact, you can do a lot of things technically wrong in the swing and arrive at a perfect impact position everytime and still play great golf. The key is that all things we work on in the setup, backswing, etc. make achieving this ideal impact position more repeatable with less effort.

  • The club should be square to the path at impact
  • Tilt in the swing plane affects the path, causing in-to-out or out-to-in shots
  • Hip spinners need to drill keeping both hips and shoulders square at impact
  • Glutes should be engaged at impact, right arm straightening
  • Use an impact bag to drill and a mirror to check impact alignments

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Kevin
Hello. Well I know this isn’t what it is supposed to look like. Is this because my butt isn’t getting pushed far enough back to give my arm room to clear?
July 10, 2021
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Manny (Certified RST Instructor)
Hi Kevin... I'm assuming you are referring to the latest video submitted. Your butt in the DTL vid looks good. Your arms clearing question is all about the DS proper sequencing. In the review, I stress drills to help you begin the process of getting the arms to impact without hip interference (i.e. Belt Buckle Drill) or other sequencing moves (i.e. Arms vs Body release). Work through these while you progress to better contact. OH! Move the ball forward in your stance, please!
July 10, 2021
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Kevin
Will do. Also bought a lesson but can’t book it on the site. Let’s get this back swing fixed. I can also finally find out how much axis tilt you need. Let me know looking forward to meeting up.
July 14, 2021
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Manny (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin... Had to update my scheduler. Should be able to complete the booking process now. We can get work on the BS and of course, Axis Tilt, thanks, and hope to see ya soon.
July 16, 2021
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Juan
Hello When I see the videos of the dead drill, and the impact position videos like this one, I never find a way to understand how I can get my both arms extended at impact. When I look down the line, there is always some sort of bend in my right arm, even when I do a good swing using my left side. Please help me, how can I get both arms straight at impact using dead drill muscles (left side). Thanks!
November 10, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Juan. The lead arm will be straight and the trail will have to have a tiny bit of flexion left or you wouldn't be able to transfer the power. If both arms are bent at impact you are more than likely diving the upper half and not allowing the lower half sequence to bring down arms/club.
November 10, 2020
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Juan
Thanks Craig. So, my left arm straight and right arm bend at impact. I understand. But, if I am making thin contact with the ball, and I see too much bend in my trail arm at impact, what it may mean in terms of body movements?
November 10, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Juan. Usually, thin comes from the slide of the hips beyond NJA, or the fulcrum moving. Take a look at Moving the Fulcrum, Preventing Hip Pain and Level Shoulders Videos.
November 10, 2020
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Roger
SO, it appears to me that you should post up before impact. Is that correct?
March 14, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Roger. Yes. Post up will trigger the release and finish right before impact.
March 15, 2020
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William J
At impact should the hands be exactly where they were at address? My setup, at address has my hands under my chin as viewed from DDL. As I practice impact position (at a slow speed from the top to impact) I notice (DDL on video) my hands are slightly out in front of where they were at address. By slight, I mean 1/2 to 1 hand width. Is this acceptable?
February 22, 2019
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Dean
Hey William, great question and I loaded up Chucky in the analyzer to take a look. His hands are not exactly where they started at address when at impact from DTL. Looks like about that 2/3 thirds of a hand width you are detecting in your swing.
February 22, 2019
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William J
Thanks for the quick reply. I guess with the shaft bend it all evens out so the club head is where it needs to be at impact.
February 22, 2019
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David
How do you diagnose if you are a hip spinner? Also, why are we drilling neutral hips at impact? Aren't they supposed to be open?
December 4, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. If your hips are too open at impact and you lack proper sequence/weight shift. Hip spinners typically hang back and way over use the hips into the strike. Hips will be 35-45 degrees open at impact with the shoulders square. Hip spinners may feel like their hips will be square only to help them start slowing the motion down similar to the "Belt Buckle Drill Video."
December 4, 2018
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David
I can't tell if I am spinning or not. It does't look like my hips are too far open at impact, but I do get flippy and handsy at impact. I notice a few inches before contact my clubface is very open and right after very closed. On video DTL, at the top the first thing I see move are my hips rotating and my left knee (im lefty) kicks in and butt comes off the line, and then my hands get far out from where they started. Does that sound like hip spinner? On another note, is it possible to change who reviews my swings when I send them in?
December 4, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Sounds more like a trail side pusher from the shoulders and hips. That would require you to have the feeling of the last second flip to square the face. We always have the Unlimited Review Groups Open to choose your Instructor. Sadly, you can't choose your instructor for normal swing reviews. But, you could request a second opinion.
December 4, 2018
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David
My reviewer keeps saying I need to work on rotation and weight shift- I know this. I will keep working. But I have improved big time and just want a review that looks at some of the other issues like I am talking about here. I feel that If I can just understand better what causes my EE- I want to know for sure I am hip spinner or trail side pusher or whatever, so I can work on the right things. If I send in videos now can you look at them?
December 6, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Yes, I can take a quick look for you.
December 6, 2018
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David
Okay thanks that big picture overview was very helpful. Ive done a ton of the weight shift drills and it definitely feels like I am shifting my weight cause I make my first move pressuring into the trail side so i am confused for sure. My swing looking exhausting is funny- it exhausting and hurts my back- when I am hitting it well I do hit it a long way- just no consistency at all. So, the prescription is get set up right on film, ditch club, work weight shift and rotation drills then film that and send it in, correct?
December 6, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Yes. And, I would suggest sending in the drill for weight/rotation. You must get that correct, or you will continue to struggle with fixing the move.
December 6, 2018
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David
I just submitted the videos!
December 6, 2018
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Michael
As we move into impact, should we be trying to keep our trailing side shoulder blade retracted, or should we be letting it freely protract?
August 27, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. The trail shoulder needs to remain in the box with the connection to the body.
August 27, 2018
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jennifer
at about 4:00, you mention about pulling the arms down....I thought the arms stay passive in previous videos in the downswing. I am a hip spinner and when I consciously swing my arms down or pull them down, I do hit the ball better. But other videos say to keep arms passive, that the big muscles pull them down...so I am confused. thanks!
June 21, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jennifer. It is a blend of pull and gravity. Some players have a tendency to yank the arms down which would be bad. Others, will go dead or limp and not allow for any pulling. Just as bad. When you shift the weight and begin pull to the lead side the lead lat will help pull the arms in front. You are allowing for some pull with a blend of gravity. Not a big yank.
June 21, 2018
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jennifer
awesome...thanks for the reply. That answers my question fully. I appreciate it.
June 21, 2018
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Antonio
Hello. Would you recommend to have the glutes engaged during all the swing or just at the impact position?
May 3, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Antonio. The glutes won't be engaged to max capacity throughout the swing. But, they should always be engaged and ready to work.
May 3, 2018
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Chad
So we have all heard for years that from DL you should see both cheeks at impact. Is this correct? Based on Chucks ideal impact position if hips are square, you won't see both, which is right? I just want to clarify so I work on the right things. Thanks.Chad
April 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Chad. At impact the hips will be roughly 35-45 degrees open. You should be able to see both cheeks. You Hit the Golf Ball With Your Legs Video.
April 30, 2018
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gordon
Back in Jan 2015 a question was asked regarding advice for those who are not hip spinners, i.e. with hips too square at impact. The answer made reference to a „Merry Go Round“ drill, but my searches have failed to find it on the site. Can you help me find it or, if it is no longer available, point me at an alternative video to promote a more pronounced hip turn to impact? I would really like to become a low handicapper with a hip spin problem! Thanks in advance, Gordon.
January 18, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gordon. If you tend to under use the hips. I would take a look at You Hit the Golf Ball with Your Legs and Step 2 - Core Rotation. I apologize the Merry-Go Round Drill is no longer on the site.
January 18, 2018
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gordon
Hi Craig, I have 3 follow on points, a question and two comments. The question is has RST stopped informing via email when a reply is posted? You are always super fast when answering, even over weekends and hols so I was about to jog your memory when I looked ans saw you had already replied! Now the two comments. Many thanks for suggesting the two videos dealing with under use of the hips, they address the issue excellently. Finally even more praise (!!), I am impressed by the internal consistency of the RST „teachings“, they comprehensively cover all aspects of the swing and „stack“ seamlessly. If only I could practice what you preach! Many thanks and keep doing such a super job, best regards, Gordon.
January 21, 2018
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Mark
At impact my trail heel seems to be lifted off the ground a little. When I try to drill impact position (in NJA) with the heel on the ground it seems to put pressure on the outside of my lead hip. I'm not sure if this is a sign of something else is going wrong or if it's just my physique. Is it really that important to keep trail heel grounded at impact and what's the benefit?
November 13, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Mark. Yes, it is very important for the trail foot to behave. I haven't come across a player yet that doesn't have the physique or flexibility to perform the move correctly. Take a look at Eliminating Early Extension Video to understand the importance of the trail foot push. Also, Preventing Hip Pain Video to help with the outside lead hip socket issue.
November 13, 2017
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Antonio
Many in golf instruction argue that in the downswing the right elbow should be very close to your body and seen various tour pro analyses that prove this idea. Could you let me know your thoughts on this? Thanks PS: I'm transitioning from being a hip spinner out of control to getting back my swing thanks to your videos and swing reviews, but would like to know your opinion on mainstream golf instruction that emphasize a more hip-motored swing.
October 16, 2017
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Hi Antonio, RST stays away from what pros have done or what they do with their swings. The position of the right elbow in the downswing, is consequential to how the lower body is moving in the downswing to pull the arms into position, just like any other hitting or throwing sport. I would always argue WHY does the right elbow need to be in this position and never get a clear answer that had any sort of science behind it. We have a lot of videos in the intro section that talk about this approach to the swing in great depth. Check out the first video in the intro section for a perfect view on why we stay clear of "tips". Hope that helps and let me know if you have any further questions. Also, glad to hear we are helping you resolve your hip spinning issue. Keep at it!
October 16, 2017
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Antonio
Thanks for your kind reply Chris. What's best is that before I used to finish my rounds with quite a lot of pain in my lower back and now this has changed completely. I must admit it has been hard to transition from the old swing to RST type swing but it has been definetely worth it!
October 17, 2017
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Michael
Is there any flex in the lead knee at impact, or is the lead leg completely straight as you push up from the ground? I feel like I'm locking my knee and it puts a lot of strain on muscles/tendons around the knee. Just having a hard time figuring out the last bit of rotation and pushing up from the ground as you approach impact, thanks.
May 20, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. You would look for the leg to be straight. You don't want it back in a locked position. Therefore, you could say some flexion (but, very minor). If you snap or lock it back straight too fast. You will end up like Tiger in the Late 2000's. Torn ACL and MCL.
May 21, 2017
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Yew Hwan
I have a question. Is this a two plane swing whereby the back swing is steeper and the downswing is shallower like any other conventional swing system? Because according to Chuck in this video, he says that the downswing shouldn't be too shallow (especially for hip spinner) or otherwise we would be coming too much in to out and unable to square the club face on time.
May 13, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Yew Hwan. This is closer to a parallel plane shift versus a two plane swing. One plane with an increase in elevation. Not so much to working on a vertical inclined plane and dropping it back underneath.
May 14, 2017
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Yew Hwan
Hi craig, thanks and noted.
May 14, 2017
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Andrew
if hips are supposed to be 30- 40 degrees open at impact, how open should shoulders be at impact? Thanks...
June 22, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Andrew. Shoulders will be square at impact.
June 22, 2016
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Dan
Opposite of a hip spinner, I struggle to get my hips open the ideal 30-40 degrees open at impact. My hips at impact are truly close to square. As a result I lack arm extension past impact even with a good release. So, I'm trying to learn to get my hips more open at impact. Can you suggest the best way to drill this? or to learn this? Thanks.
January 18, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Dan, The video that helped me get my hip open at impact was the Merry Go Round drill on the site. You might have to search for it using the search bar. I would give you the link but I am responding from my tablet. Keep up the hard work, you'll get it. R.J
January 18, 2015
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John
Should the hips be square at impact or slightly open. This video does not clarify.
September 8, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello John. The hips at impact will be roughly 30 to 40 degrees open in relation to the target line.
September 8, 2014
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Greg
When Chuck is sitting into the left side and the arms are dropping the shoulders are closed. When I do the sit down the left hip is pulling my shoulders to open. Is this normal or am I doing the sitting into the left side incorrectly?
July 3, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Greg. When using the left side properly the shoulders will start to open a little. The feeling of closed, helps to make sure they don't "rip" open and return to a relatively square position.
July 3, 2014
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Greg
I'm having trouble getting my hands to drop on the downswing with the initial bump or squat of the hips, so instead of moving straight down they move slightly outward causing a slight over the top move. Any suggestions on how to get the club to drop to get the club into the slot?
June 29, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Greg. It's probably because when your'e bumping. The right shoulder and right arm are too active. Take a look at the LADD Video in the Downswing Section to understand how pulling from the left and the left arm will shallow out the swing plane. Keeping the right shoulder passive and allowing the arms and hands to work down on plane.
June 30, 2014
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Jason
I am a hipspinner! Of all the things I've learned so far on this great site, now I now why I've played golf in the "stuck" position on the downswing for so many years. I'm already seeing how to get this out of my downswing, but what other videos other than this one do I need to be watching? There was one video mentioned specifically about the belt buckle that I haven't seen yet.
May 1, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Role of the right foot will help as well as squeeze the cheeks. If you arms are really stuck you may want to check out trace the plane line after you get the speed of the lower half worked out.
May 1, 2014

At the end of the day, nothing matters more than your impact position. This is the only time you directly influence what the golf ball is going to do, so it better be right. There are a few "pro secrets" about the impact position that I'm going to reveal to you in this video that will make achieving a perfect golf impact position easier and more repeatable.

Where most all golfers go wrong at impact is that they overuse their right arm. The right arm can only push in the downswing and it leads to a flip at impact and the dreaded chicken wing. As soon as you remove the right arm, both of these things instantly go away. Try it for yourself. Grab a golf club and start making practice swings with your left hand only and watch what happens. It's a miracle!

No, not really. But it should help you understand where these issues are coming from in your downswing and golf impact position. The reality is that your impact alignments are controlled primarily by the left side of the body. This is because you need to align yourself with the laws of physics and utilize a pulling motion to keep the clubhead behind the hands and following the hands into impact. If you're not familiar with this concept, check out this golf instruction video on Pushing vs. Pulling in the golf swing. 

Once you understand this very important fundamental of the Rotary Golf Swing, you're golf swing will begin to fall into place. Now it won't happen automatically. You'll need to drill this over and over again. Your brain learns new movement patterns through repetition and if you don't continue to repeat these new movements you won't learn them. You can't do a new move a few times and expect that you can take it out to the golf course and do it perfectly. You've never learned anything in your life that way, why would golf be any different?

So, pay close attention to the positions in this golf instruction video and continue to drill them at least 1,000 repetitions and you'll start to gain control of the flight of your golf ball.

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