How Jack Nicklaus Moved His Hips in the Golf Swing
How you move your hips will determine how consistently you hit the ball. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the greatest golfer of all time to see how he moves and what his body does in the golf swing.
Jack Nicklaus was great at getting his body out of the way of his hands so he could generate more speed in his golf swing.
Lateral Motion – Pros vs Amateurs
In this video Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf looks at the key differences in the way that pro’s and amateurs move the center of the torso and the center of the pelvis throughout the golf swing.
What we have found in our 3D research is that the classic “reverse k” set-up is not something the best players in the world employ. Also, for the professional, during the downswing, the torso remains on top of the pelvis (or even gets in front of the pelvis) until the hands reach around waist high. At this point the high level player pushes hard with the lead side which causes the pelvis to finally shift out in front of the torso.
We believe that over the years for golf instruction (for the sake of simplicity) has taken the static position of impact and tried to employ it in the swing via the reverse K set up and keeping the torso behind the pelvis during the entire motion. The problem with this is that it can cause a severe in-to-out swing direction and a reduction in ground force production as the player is not able to push as hard with his lead side late in the downswing (as it would cause him to topple over).
This has caused countless (better players especially) to struggle with hooking and pushing the ball.
Now we have all seen the chronic slicer who has benefitted from some “reverse k” feeling in their swing especially if they have the upper body well to the left of the pelvis at the top of the swing, but in this video series we are highlighting the lower handicapper amateur who is trying to take their game to the next level.
How To Open Up The Chest Through Impact
Some say you should have the chest facing the ball at impact, others say you should open it up, well which one is it? I can bet you know which one I prefer to see!
Henry and I cover a few factors that you’ll need to really open things up (the chest) and create a more pivot driven motion in the golf swing.
Kinetic Chain In The Downswing – Simple Drill
How to stop rushing the golf swing. The Kinetic Chain – The sequence in which we accelerate our transition into the downswing is of utmost importance.
This is one of the true fundamentals of almost every elite golfer’s swing. The downswing must be uncoiled from the ground up for power, to be the most efficient and to generate our optimum clubhead speed.
According to biomechanical graphs, Ernie Els and Jim Furyk have almost identical acceleration patterns! The downswing sequence is as follows:
1. Forward rotation of the hips
2. Unwinding of the torso
3. Lead arm accelerating downwards
4. Club shaft begins its arc to the golf ball
This all happens in a split second at the beginning of the downswing. However, if the sequence is changed, the power is lost. In fact, the golfer could struggle with all sorts of issues, such as casting and scooping, hanging back, fat and thin shots and of course…..Rushing! We have all experienced that feeling of not completing the backswing and Rushing the swing from the top. This is us messing up that ideal sequence and starting the downswing with the club or the arms and shoulders.
The kinetic chain is synonymous with power output and isn’t restricted to golf. We see examples of this ground force energy at work in tennis, baseball, hockey and cricket, to name a few. Watching a World Series Pitcher gives us the perfect example of an effective and powerful kinetic chain.
How to Use Your Wrists in the Golf Swing
If you are wondering what sort of golf swing wrist rotation you should have, it likely depends on your skill level. In this golf lesson, Todd Kolb shows us how to swing a golf club if you are a low digit handicap, as well as senior golf swing tips to get proper golf wrist hinge in the backswing and through impact.
If you are a golfer with more swing speed and flexibility, your golf swing wrist action is going to be more held off, which can help you get a more consistent golf swing and shot accuracy.
If you are an older golfer or have less time to practice, you should have some wrist hinge in golf swing to help you hit the ball, giving you more arm speed to increase club head speed.
Fix Your Swing Path With THIS Drill
Understanding what’s causing you to come over the top will help you fix it. Work on this drill from Michael Breed!
Training your trail arm to come down underneath your lead arm will help you attack the ball properly and have you hitting nice high draws in no time!
One Plane Vs Two Plane Golf Swing
This video shows you the differences between a one plane vs two plane golf swing so you can play your best golf. It’s often debated in golfing circles, one plane vs two plane golf swing which is better. Regardless of your preferred choice, you can play great golf whether you’re a D-grade or an A-grade or higher level golfer.
Practice the one plane golf swing or two plane golf swing, and play what feels most natural to you and you’ll play your best golf. Both golf swings work well and have been used by the best golfers in the world for centuries. Enjoy playing golf with the swing plane that works for you and produces great results on the golf course.
Golf weight shift explained
Transferring your weight correctly is crucial if you are going to hit your longest, sweetest and most accurate golf shots, but it is something that a lot of golfers struggle to do. Here’s a really simple video explaining how to transfer your weight correctly.
