I had a "blast" making this video. You've gotta watch it!
See how a sledgehammer can fix your swing!
I knock the heck out of some concrete blocks with a sledgehammer and use it to teach you one of the most important lessons in the game:
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Aggressively rotating your entire body through impact may feel powerful, but swinging your club like a sledgehammer is costing you a ton of distance and wrecking your ability to generate real clubhead speed.
Body rotation alone is never enough!
In this Trail Shoulder Golf Swing Drill video, I'll show you — in a pretty explosive demonstration — how to build the proper leverage in your swing so you can unleash a ton of swing speed without grinding for every yard.
You'll learn a series of targeted drills that will teach you:
- How your trail shoulder helps lever your swing for more lag retention, and
- How to release that built-up lag for explosive, effortless distance!
BONUS! These drills may fix your slice by wiping out all of your swing tendencies at the root. When your trail shoulder stays back and your shoulders stay level through the hitting zone, the club naturally tracks on the proper inside-out swing path — goodbye, banana ball.
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Watch this video now to stop your sledgehammer swing and start outdriving your buddies with an effortless, properly leveraged move!
How to Fix Your Sledgehammer Swing
Learn to improve your golf swing by leveraging your trail shoulder for better distance and control.
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Understand the Trail Shoulder
Begin by recognizing the role of your trail shoulder in your swing. It helps create leverage and retains lag, which is crucial for generating clubhead speed.
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Practice Body Rotation
Focus on rotating your entire body through impact. Ensure that your shoulders remain level and your trail shoulder stays back to maintain the proper swing path.
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Drill for Proper Release
Work on releasing the built-up lag by keeping your trail shoulder back during the swing. This will help you achieve an inside-out swing path, reducing slices.
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4
Extend the Trail Arm
Ensure your trail arm extends fully from the shoulder at impact. Avoid collapsing or creating a chicken-wing effect, which can hinder your swing.
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5
Use an Impact Bag
Practice striking an impact bag while keeping your trail shoulder back. This drill will help you groove the correct impact position and reinforce proper mechanics.
Watch part 2 now to see how you're moving your body in the opposite direction of the pros!
