One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is trying to create speed with their spine instead of their hips. Swinging with your spine can lead to back pain and inconsistency in your swing.
The goal is to power the swing from the hips while keeping the spine stable and out of extreme ranges of motion. To practice this, take a PVC pipe, broomstick, or alignment rod over 6 feet long and set up to an impact bag placed slightly farther forward than the golf ball position.
Now make swings trying to âwhackâ the bag using rotation from the hips, not by throwing your upper body or crunching your lower back.
Youâll still have some side bend, but the feeling should come more from the upper back and thoracic spine, not excessive movement in the lumbar spine.
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