Webinar 1: The Core
Webinar 1: The Core

Get to the "core" of the issue in your swing and understand how THE GOAT makes his swing s ...

Webinar 2: Core Power & Putting
Webinar 2: Core Power & Putting

In webinar 2, we discuss the Core Power video and how to grip the club properly so you can ...

Webinar 3 - Compression & Clubface Control
Webinar 3 - Compression & Clubface Control

Control & compression, that's the name of the game in ball striking and when you follow th ...

Webinar 4 - Fascia & Effortless Power
Webinar 4 - Fascia & Effortless Power

This is a webinar I did with the RSA members on how to load the fascial lines. This will h ...

Larry's Lesson - Pt 1
Larry's Lesson - Pt 1

The #1 most important thing you have to learn in the golf swing is how to release the club ...

Larry's Lesson Pt 2
Larry's Lesson Pt 2

Larry's Lesson Part 2

Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Part 1
Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Part 1

Starting in Day 2, we begin to work on Larry's body movement to sync up with his hand spee ...

Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Pt 2 - Using the Hackmotion
Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Pt 2 - Using the Hackmotion

Now we begin to use the Hackmotion to make a huge change in Larry's shut faced takeaway an ...

Larry's Lesson - Day 3 - Pt 3 - Swinging w/ Speed
Larry's Lesson - Day 3 - Pt 3 - Swinging w/ Speed

In the final part of the lesson we start getting Larry to pick up his pace to naturally re ...

How to Swing on Plane w/ The GOAT Code
How to Swing on Plane w/ The GOAT Code

Have you been searching for the right feeling to get the club to naturally swing on one pl ...

How the Hips Move in a Throwing Pattern
How the Hips Move in a Throwing Pattern

How the hips move in a throwing pattern in the golf swing.

How to Compress the Ball & Get Shaft Lean Lesson
How to Compress the Ball & Get Shaft Lean Lesson

Do you struggle with casting the club and losing lag? No compression on the ball? This gol ...

Winter Golf Training Program - Setup
Winter Golf Training Program - Setup

Our premium golf training program for winter months

Proper Muscle Activation
Proper Muscle Activation

Understanding how to properly activate muscles is critical for producing effortless power ...

Golf Grip Checkpoint Tips
Golf Grip Checkpoint Tips

For years, golf instructors have put band-aids on your golf grip and your golf swing by m ...

Should You Splay Your Feet At Setup
Should You Splay Your Feet At Setup

In a perfect golf setup, should your feet point out or be square to the target? This premi ...

Connect to Your Core - Get in Box
Connect to Your Core - Get in Box

This video gives you a drill to get connected to your core and "in the box." It is imperat ...

Fix Your Setup For More Power
Fix Your Setup For More Power

Did you know that a simple setup change can increase your distance off the tee? In this ...

The Golf Grip and Being Out of the Box
The Golf Grip and Being Out of the Box

Another video to disspell some of the common swing myths. This one deals with the old adag ...

The Gorilla Grip
The Gorilla Grip

Here’s a golf instruction myth about the grip that can’t die soon enough. The myth sta ...

Problems Caused by Poor Ball Position
Problems Caused by Poor Ball Position

Having the ball in the wrong position will not only cost you accuracy, but as this video t ...

How Your Setup is Causing Your Left Arm to Bend
How Your Setup is Causing Your Left Arm to Bend

I bet you've never heard this explanation for why your left arm is bending at the top of y ...

Phase 1 Follow Along
Phase 1 Follow Along

Learn how to practice your golf swing productively and follow along with a pro in this pra ...

DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing
DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

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

DEAD Drill Step 2 - The Transition
DEAD Drill Step 2 - The Transition

The DEAD Drill transition is DEAD simple. One move to have a powerful and dynamic transiti ...

DEAD Drill Step 3 - The Post-Up
DEAD Drill Step 3 - The Post-Up

The Post Up move is where all the magic happens in the golf downswing. If you've never rel ...

Flip vs. Release in Golf
Flip vs. Release in Golf

What is the difference between a proper golf club release and a flip in the golf swing? To ...

How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact
How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact

You want to hit those boring, hissing shots that scream off the face like a rocket? This g ...

Golf Impact Position Face On
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
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
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
Left Elbow Position at Impact

Find out a simple trick to hit straighter shots while also virtually eliminating your chan ...

3 Steps to better impact position in golf
3 Steps to better impact position in golf

Golf is a sport that can leave you frustrated round after round, but WHY? What exactly are ...

Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7
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
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
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
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
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 - Bonus

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

Overview of the Push Release
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 Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

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

Weight Shift Sweep Drills
Weight Shift Sweep Drills

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

Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing
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
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
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
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 - Weight Shift

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

Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only
Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only

Step 1 - Weight shift drills

5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift
5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift

Once you've mastered the setup, you can add weight shift to your program to begin developi ...

Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing
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 ...

How Attack Angle Affects Compression
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 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
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
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
Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back

This golf instruction video is for those who struggle to stop spinning their shoulders ope ...

Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe
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
How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps

The golf shank is the ugliest, nastiest, rottenest, and most frightening shot in golf. If ...

Phase 2 Follow Along
Phase 2 Follow Along

In Phase 2, you learn how to take your straight shots you learned in Phase 1 and add effor ...

Bonus Challenge 1 - Curving the Ball
Bonus Challenge 1 - Curving the Ball

Bonus Challenge 1 is about learning how to curve the ball in both directions. This challen ...

Getting Stuck on the Downswing
Getting Stuck on the Downswing

Tiger Woods used to always complain about getting "stuck" in the downswing; a position tha ...

Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean
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
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
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
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
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
Square the Clubface Early

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

Hitting a Fade
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

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

Hitting a Draw
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
How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw

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

Phase 3 Follow Along
Phase 3 Follow Along

It's in Phase 3 where you will start to really experience power AND control like never bef ...

Bonus Challenge 2 - Trajectory Control
Bonus Challenge 2 - Trajectory Control

Bonus Challenge 2 is where you become the master of your own destiny by learning how to co ...

How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot
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 ...

Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill
Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill

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

5 Minutes to Master Rotation
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
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
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
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 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 - 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
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 - Core Rotation

Step 2- Adding body rotation

Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only
Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only

The drill only for Step 2 - Body Rotation

Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson
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
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
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
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
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
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
AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing

Producing incredible lag has never been this easy - or fast

Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 - Dump Truck and Drag Racer

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

Bonus Challenge 3 - 9 Ball Challenge
Bonus Challenge 3 - 9 Ball Challenge

Bonus Challenge 3 is the culmination of all that you have learned. You will learn how to t ...

AXIOM Introduction
AXIOM Introduction

Have you been looking for a wait to learn a tour pro swing through a simple feeling so you ...

The AXIOM Golf Video
The AXIOM Golf Video

What if you could learn a swing just like the tour pros, increase your distance and consis ...

AXIOM and the DEAD Drill
AXIOM and the DEAD Drill

How does the AXIOM work with the DEAD Drill to build a consistent golf swing? Find out how ...

AXIOM Golf Discover Your Natural Rhythm & Tempo
AXIOM Golf Discover Your Natural Rhythm & Tempo

At last, a simple way to have perfect rhythm and tempo on every shot.

Justin Rose AXIOM Force Plate Study
Justin Rose AXIOM Force Plate Study

Want to see proof of the AXIOM in tour pros with irrefutable data? Then look no further th ...

AXIOM in Jessica Korda
AXIOM in Jessica Korda

Top ranked LPGA star Jessica Korda is a wonderful example of power and simplicity as she d ...

AXIOM in Jon Rahm
AXIOM in Jon Rahm

A perfect example of the AXIOM can be seen in tour pro and top ranked Jon Rahm. This compa ...

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

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

Golf Takeaway | Overview
Golf Takeaway | Overview

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

AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway
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 a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!

Learn how to pull in this video: Pushing vs Pulling in the Golf Swing Learn the simplest ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AXIOM Body Backswing

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

AXIOM Refine Your Backswing
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
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
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
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 Golf Backswing Secrets

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

How Much Shoulder Elevation
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
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
Understanding Arm Elevation

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

Fix Overswing/Across the Line - Flying Right Elbow
Fix Overswing/Across the Line - Flying Right Elbow

If you want to cure your overswing/across-the-line swing, you first need to diagnose the c ...

Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing
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
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?
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
Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms

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

Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control
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
Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing

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

Fix Loose Lower Body w/ Laser Beam Knee Drills
Fix Loose Lower Body w/ Laser Beam Knee Drills

Lower body stability is key for power and accuracy in the golf swing. This drill will help ...

Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 ...

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Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works

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Struggle with coming over the top or don't know how to use your lower body in the golf swing? This video explains the golf swing sequence and the sequencing of the lower body while giving you two key drills to teach you exactly how to build a powerful lower body movement.

  • Proper golf swing sequencing is what builds effortless power in the golf swing
  • The hips fire first in the downswing, and simply carry the arms, shoulders & club along at first
  • As the hips decelerate, the shoulders speed up - momentum is passed from hips to shoulders to arms & finally the club
  • We see some of the same movement and weight shift in a baseball throw
  • Golf Swing Drill: Stride & stomp the left leg during the downswing
  • Once you master the stride/stomp, just lift the left heel & stomp it down without taking a step
  • Make the motion smaller and smaller to integrate it into your normal swing
  • The stomping motion activates the left glute & gets you loaded properly onto the left side

Golf Swing Sequence

How to sequence the golf swing is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the golf swing by most golfers. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most important. The golf swing sequence must follow a very specific progression or you will lose power in your golf swing and likely be off plane.

How the Golf Swing Sequence Effects Swing Plane

In general, the swing plane is one of the most common areas that amateur golfers struggle with when it comes to sequencing their golf swings incorrectly. The "red" segment in the video representing the shoulders is often the first part of the body that golfers will fire from the top of backswing. This leads to an "over the top" golf swing. Many golfers struggle for years doing all sorts of funny looking reroutes of the arms and club in a futile effort to fix a symptom that is caused by nothing more than a sequencing issue.

Yep, you read that right. At RotarySwing.com, we focus on fixing the CAUSE not addressing just the SYMPTOMS. So, rather than giving you an aspirin for a headache, we will go in and cut out the tumor causing the headache for a PERMANENT fix rather than a band-aid typed approach to golf instruction. So, to fix your over the top golf swing, we simply teach you how to sequence your golf swing correctly and all of a sudden, no more over the top!

The golf swing sequence in the downswing is extremely important, so make sure you focus on the drills in this golf instruction video to get your body working correctly and start hitting the ball better than ever today!

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David
The lower body drill finally makes since to me on how to post up. I can see now the speed and power I will have in my golf swing. It is truly like throwing a baseball but in the golf swing. I can see now if posting up correctly I will not be spinning my hips. One of your best videos RST...Dave/Guntersville, AL
October 7, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Thanks much! Glad you're learning some great info.
October 7, 2019
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Michael
GREAT to see you guys working together!! I am a member of Top Speed Golf too, so it validates your approach to have Clay on your team.
September 2, 2019
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Chuck
Clay is NOT on our team, he worked with us many years ago and does NOT teach RotarySwing at all.
September 3, 2019
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Albert
When I sit into my left side my right hip feels like it moves forward (toward the ball); I'am assuming I don't want that right hip movement? Any ideas on how to keep it back?
April 13, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Albert. The hips have to rotate in downswing during the shift. Rotation of the hips is different than trail side push. Work on the Maintain the Tush Line - Chair Drill. This will help you decipher if you are pushing the trail hip versus it getting pulled into position.
April 13, 2019
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Donlee
I struggle advancing from weight shift and rotation drills that don’t incorporate the arms (backswing). Any tips on maintaining tension in the appropriate place (core/box) while keeping arms and shoulders (rectangle) tension free while achieving proper position in the backswing?
December 1, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Donlee. I would focus on Step 3 and Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing to help find the proper tension.
December 1, 2017
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Benson
can i just ask, prior to watching this i was trying to do the 'squat to square' before using lead hip rotation to power the downswing. but now by just focusing on this mini stomp move it seems to do all of this for me kind of. would you say that this is all i need to do now? or is this just a next step evolution in a better move into the downswing and release? if so, what would be the next step after this to look into? Which video to progress after grooving in this stomp? thanks so much in advance!
July 15, 2017
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Benson
thanks for this video guys. it really helped clarify for me how to 'post up'. i was definitely spinning out. and i couldnt figure out why sometimes i would get good powerful impact and release and sometimes a weak squirt and couldnt figure out what was different. the stomp or step really reinforced what a solid left side was and so much more power and stability through release! thanks a million!
July 15, 2017
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Glad you enjoyed the video Benson!
July 18, 2017
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Patrick
I bought a Zepp 2 swing analyzer and it is calculating that on the backswing my hips are generally rotating right around 45 degrees but at impact I am at 8 to 12 degrees. I think that I have focused so much on weight shift without rotation and squat to square that I may not be opening my hips enough at impact. Do you have students with that problem after you teach them not to over rotate and then you have to get them to open back up a little? Is there a video you suggest I watch?
July 5, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Patrick. This does happen sometimes. Not all too common, but I have seen it before. You Hit the Golf Ball with Your Legs and Step 2 - Core Rotation to help.
July 5, 2017
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Patrick
I will rewatch and focus on those. Thanks.
July 6, 2017
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Steven
Hi guys, trying to really getting my lower body sequence and loading improved. As I shift my weight to my left should my left glute load on its own or is through a conscious loading? I have only really been able to feel it fully load on my left by contracting it on my own.
February 25, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Steven. You will have to sit into the lead side for it to load. While shifting or pulling you may not feel it too much, but when sitting (Sitting Into the Left Side). You should feel it fire. You should feel contraction after placement.
February 25, 2017
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T David
Love this video and love your site. I especially Ike the performance rating where we can monitor our progress and note the priority points to work on. Very excellent. So, question on the hip position at impact... I am a bit confused here. In this video, it appears that the hips are slightly open at impact, where in the belt buckle drill it appears that the hips should be square. Which is correct? I realize that the shoulders should be square at impact, but I thought the hips should be slightly open. Thanks much for your clarification.
October 3, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dave. The hips will be 35-45 degrees open at impact. The Belt Buckle Drill helps players that overly use the hips and spin too much. The feeling of the Belt Buckle Drill is to slow the hips. Not, to stop using them once and for all.
October 3, 2016
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T David
Thanks for the clarification, Craig. Yes, I was beginning to think that there should be a braking action as we post up at impact. I know that I tend to over-cook my hips through impact and end up with a big fade/slice.
October 3, 2016
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Lewis
Hi Craig. I have a suggestion that may have been raised already, but I'm not sure. When you guys refer to videos for us to watch, you should reference the videos with a hyperlink so we can click on the link and go straight to the video. Sometimes the words in your reference don't exactly match the actual video title and the video can be a bit hard to find. Just a suggestion. Thanks!
May 3, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Lewis. I understand the complications. We are working on the search tool to make it more advantageous to our members. Is there a particular video you are looking for right now?
May 3, 2016
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Lance
Hi Craig Is it possible to describe the pulling movement that rotates the hips properly on the downswing? I am feeling that I am pulling the muscles just above the left hip to fire everything to the lead side keeping my back to the target as long as I can. I guess I am thinking of a description of muscle movement similar to the shoulder blade glide movement in the takeaway that eliminates unnecessary moves.
March 30, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Lance. You are pulling with the lead oblique. Think of the love handle area (if you have them) you can borrow mine if need be. Take a look at the Increasing Swing Speed by Hip Deceleration Video. The drill can help you feel the muscle I am referring too.
March 30, 2016
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Paul
Hi, I find when I try this I hit a lot of blocks, what do you think might be causing this?
January 18, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Paul. It seems you might be spinning a little too much and not releasing. Take a look at the Rotating Body vs Releasing Video and make sure you get that face squared up (Vijay Release Drill).
January 18, 2016
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Donnie
Hi, I like the concept of using your glute to drive your lead heel into the ground. It keeps me stable and helps me at impact, but the problem is it keeps me from making a complete follow through. I have a lot of lead hip and knee pain after impact. When I use my heel I can't face the target because I can't turn anymore just like they say at 19:00-19:40 in the video. I have experimented with getting lazy and letting my ankle roll over, but then I tend to slide more and don't have the same consistent impact position. I have also experimented using the ball of my foot to push off the ground, this eliminates a lot of the pain but I understand it's not correct and inconsistent. Any advice?
December 8, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Donnie. The momentum with a proper release should allow you to easily finish the swing. Try a few videos for me. Straight Left Leg at Impact, Perfecting Lower Body Stability and Should You Splay Your Feet.
December 8, 2015
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James
Hi so you don't have to sit into the left side if you stomp the left heel James B
October 12, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. The stomp of the left heel will help you shift and sit into the left glute properly.
October 12, 2015
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Robert
sequentially when do the arms get "pulled back in front"? My impression is the arms should always stay in front of the upper body to prevent getting stuck. So after the abduction into the heel, the arms should have already fallen in front yeah? Or, after the abduction (I'd say immediately after considering how quickly the downswing is from beginning to impact), do we pull with the obliques then the lats which brings the arms in front? To make sure the impact and followthrough have the arms in front, we should use the lats and arms to finish the job?
August 26, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Rob. In the downswing, you will want to pull the weight over, pull with the lead oblique, and then use the lead lat to pull the arms back in front of the body. Yes, you will use the lead lat and release of the lead wrist to keep the arms in front as go through the strike.
August 27, 2015
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Aiya
Would you please detail the sequence of the downswing after the transition : Transition, hip bump or heel stomp, I can do it either way right? > spin hip, do I still have to spin hip, now I'm a hip spinner and I know it's wrong because it's the first thing I do on the downswing > pull left arm, or will it auto fire Thanks
August 14, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Aiya. The lead knee will externally rotate over the lead ankle to get stacked. Followed by lead hip abduction to start pulling the weight and planting the heel into the ground. The lead oblique will start to pull the hips open as you pull from the lead lat to get the arms back in front.
August 14, 2015
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Aiya
thanks
August 15, 2015
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WILLIAM
During the sit into the left side move, is there any push at all from the loaded right glute? How does the weight get to the left side without some sort of push from the right? If there is no push from the right, what happens to the loaded right glute?
July 27, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello William. Once you master the lead side work. You can start to add a touch of push from the trail side for power. However, to transfer the weight you don't have to push from the right. You pull yourself over with left hip abduction. If you were standing straight up and down in a golf stance width. 50/50 weight distribution. If you put all your weight on your left leg. Would you have to push from your right? Or, just settle on the weight on the left? It would be the latter. If you pushed from your right you would sway laterally too much and outside NJA. The loaded right glute will help with leverage from the ground, but also helps stabilize the hip so you don't lose the tush line or fire too soon from the top.
July 27, 2015
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WILLIAM
If I were standing straight up and down, I would not be at the top of the backswing with my right glute loaded, would I? Also if I were standing in a golf posture and picked up one of my feet, I would fall in that direction.
July 27, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello William. I was just trying to use a simple analogy as to why you don't have to push from the trail side to shift the weight. Let's use the same premise as you described. Hinge from the hips and put all your weight on your right leg with glute engaged. If you rock into your left side from there. Do you feel like you had to push to get to your left? Or, just rocked into the left side? All we are trying to do is shift the weight. It is a very short move. Only 3 Inches back into the lead side from a proper positioning in the backswing. When you were discussing picking up the foot. You would fall in that direction opposite of the picked up foot. Not push with the picked up foot to lunge your weight over. Take a look at the 5 Minutes to a Perfect Weight Shift in the Weight Transfer Section.
July 27, 2015
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WILLIAM
If I were standing straight up and down, I would not be at the top of the backswing with my right glute loaded, would I?
July 27, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello William. I answered above. I think the system copied the question twice.
July 27, 2015
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Edward
Jack Nicklaus used to say you should hit the ball against a firm left side. Is this what you are trying to say in this video?
July 11, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Edward. Yes, you need to post up into a firm left side to get the kinetic chain working properly.
July 12, 2015
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Michel
Hi guys, This is an very interesting video. Let me suggests to draw the stance line on the white board to more quickly understand the shoulder and hips positions. Michel
June 30, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks for the suggestion Michel.
June 30, 2015
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gerald
I have found that I can hit the ball better with a slowing down or pausing of my hips and shoulders but I thought I was swinging improper because I have never heard of anybody teaching this until I join this site. Very good information and I have improved my golf very much, I do like to push off my right foot though, As long as I keep my right heel down I am ok right?
June 15, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gerald. The push of the right foot is usually reserved for a player that way under uses their hips. Try not to push off the right foot too much and allow it to get pulled up from proper lead side usage. Glad you are enjoying the site. Appreciate the compliments.
June 15, 2015
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Loran
The stomp effect...which is more forceful and powerful? The squat or the stomp?
May 29, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Loan. Both happen in the golf swing. "Stomp" - weight shift and glute loading. Squat - glute loading. They stomp will seem a little more forced to get the glute to fire. But, both are trying to achieve the same thing. Glute engagement on the downswing.
May 29, 2015
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Rick
Just picking up on what Fred has said below.... I am a bit of a hip spinner. I read Ben Hogan's Five Lessons many times. The image of the elastic band pulling the hips was what got me going down the "hip spinner" blind alley. Like Fred I find that if i have my axis tilt, all I have to do to start my downswing is straighten my left leg first. That automatically, moves my hips to an open position without the risk of "hip spinning". It does not work so well if I do not have the proper axis tilt at address. This idea of straightening the left leg first has also helped me with another aspect of initiating the downswing. I have seen the video where Chuck mentions NEVER to push with the right leg to start the downswing as that will get the left side out of neutral joint alignment. So how do I do that? My left foot isn't anchored to the ground like on a snowboard. One swing thought that has helped me visualize the correct movement is just to straighten the left leg. By doing this, my hips turn automatically, my weight moves from my right foot to my left heel and I get a nice sequencing and release of the club. I have found it is key to straighten the left leg and to be properly balanced so that the pressure is on the left heel. If my weight is towards the ball of my left foot, it leads to inconsistency and loss of power. My two cents. Thanks.
May 28, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Rick. The only time you would need push from the trail side is if you didn't use the hips enough. Discussed in the Throw the Ball Drill Part 2 and How to Use the Hips in the Downswing and Downswing Advanced Section. I understand where you feel is coming from with the lead leg. However, some players do snap it too quickly and spin the hip. Also, leading to some knee issues down the road. I.E. Tiger
May 28, 2015
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Fred
For some reason, this part of the downswing has been the most difficult to coordinate. But practicing it has really helped. One thing I have noticed is that one of my problems has been hitting behind the ball or, usually by overcompensating, topping the ball. When I practice the "firing the left glute", I end of straightening my left leg. This allows me to "give" myself permission to follow through with my left arm with little fear of hitting the ball "fat". In fact, if my left leg is straight, and the left glute tight, I couldn't hit the ball fat if I tried. Therefore, I don't feel the need to pull up my shoulder and subsequently top the ball. I hope that this makes sense and is what you are trying to demonstrate in the video. Thx!
May 21, 2015
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WILLIAM
I am going to try this. I'm guessing that the feeling of straightening the left leg requires that your weight remains on it.
July 27, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Fred. Makes sense. The sequencing with the lead side is crucial to getting impact correct.
May 21, 2015
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Loran
What does the right foot do, compared to the left "stomping foot?" My guess is not to push off the right foot, right?
May 4, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Loan, correct, you wouldn't want to push off with the right foot because that will cause you to push out past neutral joint alignment in your left leg, which causes injuries, balance issues and changes the point where your swing arc bottoms out in relation to the ball. What you want to do is roll the ankle of the right foot inwards, without lifting the heel off the ground. This will act as a breaking mechanism for the hips to make sure they don't over rotate. Check out the "Role of the Right Foot in the Downswing" video in the downswing section of the site. R.J.
May 5, 2015
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phil
How the lower body works was really great and chuck did a wonderful job explaining the proper sequence, im so happy I found you guys. still trying to find best way to post up on left side I guess after you shift weight to left hell and get a little lower you straighten that left leg in the follow
February 13, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Phil. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the videos and the site. Your sequence is correct. If you are struggling with the straightening aspect. Please take a look at the Straight Left Leg at Impact Video in the Advanced Downswing Section.
February 13, 2015
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Remington
Hi. I find the concept of the lower body moving forward while the upper body is still finishing the backswing problematic. It would help to have a clear explanation of exactly which muscles are being used for the two separate motions. Regards. Remington Normanq
December 21, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Remington. The sequence of events will be pushing the lead heel into the ground activating the lead glute. As you perform this move there will be some lead hip abduction to pull the weight over. Take a look at the Starting the Downswing Before Completing the Backswing in the Advanced Weight Shift Section.
December 23, 2014
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Anthony
What about the commonly seen drill of using a pool noodle or something similar to stand on while hitting golf balls? Is this more of a gimmick or does it work in RST philosophy?
October 24, 2014
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Anthony, I would imagine that it's a gimmick. I cannot see any benefit to standing on top of a pool noodle when it comes to RST fundamentals or any other golf related instruction. We want to be grounded and stabilized in our golf swing. Standing on top of something, especially as thick as a pool noodle, would prevent us from doing that. The RST swing model is about moving your body into the proper positions at the proper times. R.J.
October 24, 2014
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Lowell
Chuck & Clay thanks so much, can't tell you how much this one helped. I diligently started with RST @ six months ago and have been a crazy student of the swing for going on five years. Starting late in life, it was that much more difficult to overcome bad muscle memory (I practice@ 5 days/week & try to play 100+ rounds/year - yup hooked ) this was one thing I didn't consistently get or didn't give it enough importance. My game has always come and gone...mostly gone of late and could not figure out how a science nerd like me (I actually am a Scientist) couldn't figure it out! I did start fixing little bits from your swing reviews & videos, but this one seemed to help the major things fall into place for me. - Cheers Guys...promote this video more & go Science!!
September 11, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Lowell. Love the enthusiasm. Happy to see you enjoyed the video. Everything will take some time, but get that lower body working well through science!
September 11, 2014
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Frank
Slight confusion re sequence. After I shift(a la stomp drill) do I fire obliques or swing arms next. Video suggests swing arms but other videos suggest arms follow I assume after engage left oblique.
August 26, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Frank. The shift will be followed by pulling with the lead oblique and then the lead lat to aid in working the arms back in front of the body.
August 26, 2014
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Frank
Thanks for the clarification.Makes sense to me
August 27, 2014
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sheldon
Do you turn your hips to the left as you are shifting to the left or shift to the left then hips.
July 20, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Sheldon. It will tend to feel more shift then rotation. There is slight turning as you pull the weight over. Just not active turning from the trail side. Think about it like a car. Reverse (Backswing), Neutral (Shift), Drive (Downswing). You can't go from reverse to drive or you will drop the transmission.
July 20, 2014
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Robert
Think about it like a car. Reverse (Backswing), Neutral (Shift), Drive (Downswing). You can't go from reverse to drive or you will drop the transmission. What an amazing and perfect analogy! Love it. Thank you for that Craig.
August 2, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Great. Thanks Robert.
August 3, 2014
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John
This is great for slowing the Hips down. Can you please offer some advice on how to decelerate the shoulders.
July 14, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
The shoulders open as a product of turning the torso efficiently. Take a Look at the 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release in the Downswing Section to learn the proper sequence of the shoulders staying passive and letting the club release. You can also use the 5 Minutes to the Perfect Downswing in the same section to train the order of events and make sure the lead side pulls the shoulders to square at impact.
July 14, 2014
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Gavin
It always looks to me that pros are using their hips much faster then good golfers. I also feel watching my golf on the range the hips are much faster on the course especially with my irons. how much force are you feeling when coming down
June 16, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Many tour pros actively use their hips a lot on the downswing. That doesn't mean its the most efficient though. They have trained and hit millions of balls to coordinate their timing. Driving hard with the hips doesn't always equate efficient speed. Take a look at the Hip and Hand Speed Video in the Downswing Advanced Section. Typically the hips for a Rotary Swinger will feel very passive. More speed in the load and release.
June 16, 2014
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jeff
I'm wondering if Jack Nicklaus raised and stomped his left heel for this very reason? Thanks, Jeff
June 9, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Early on Jack Grout (Nicklaus's Instructor) taught him to roll his left foot inwards and to plant his left foot into the ground on the downswing. He was very concerned about his footwork. Good observation. Now, lets work on this a get you 18 majors too!
June 9, 2014
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jeff
I have my goals, perhaps the senior majors!
June 9, 2014
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Eric
in the previous video you talked about sitting on the left side. Naturally the hips rotate slightly as a result. So, when do we think about rotating the hips? In the previous video you also mention too many high handicappers over rotate their hips. What is the optimal rotation? Thanks
June 2, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
At impact the hips will be between 30 to 40 degrees open. We don't want to actively think about ripping the hips through or opening them too much because the weight shift to the left and continuing pulling of the left side obliques will guide them to the proper position.
June 3, 2014
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ciaran
How far over should you pull your weight when performing the left hip pull with the hip adductor muscles to start the transition? I try to concentrate on pulling my left knee until it can't move over any further to the left (i.e. its over the centre of my left foot). I also concentrate on pulling down with the hip adductor muscles into my left heel. Is this correct?
April 9, 2014
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René (Certified RST Instructor)
You should pull your left hip socket (also your shoulder) above your ankle joint in NJA (Neutral Joint Alignment) See the video Impact Alignments Face On.
April 11, 2014
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Jim
I like the new web site. The video layout is very easy to use and the search video works well.
April 6, 2014

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