Lifting the left foot during the backswing and planting it during the downswing—is a classic power move borrowed from baseball hitters like Babe Ruth and modern golfers like Justin Thomas. Here’s how it works in a golf swing:
### ⚾️🏌️♂️ Baseball-Inspired Golf Swing Breakdown
– **Backswing: Left Foot Lifts Slightly**
As you rotate your torso and bring the club back, your left heel can lift off the ground. This helps load your weight into your trail leg (right leg for right-handed golfers), just like a batter loading up before a pitch.
– **Transition: Left Foot Plants Firmly**
As you begin the downswing, plant your left foot back down. This initiates the kinetic chain—your hips start rotating, followed by your torso, then arms, and finally the club.
– **Downswing: Arms Drop Into Slot**
Your arms should naturally drop into the “slot” (the ideal path for the club to approach the ball) as your lower body leads the motion. Think of it as your arms following the lead of your hips.
– **Impact: Explosive Rotation**
With your left foot planted and hips rotating, your arms whip through the ball. The clubface should be square at impact, and your body should be rotating through—not just your arms swinging down.
– **Follow-Through: Balanced Finish**
Finish with your chest facing the target, weight mostly on your left side, and your right foot up on its toe. That’s your home-run finish.
This move adds rhythm and power, but timing is key—if your foot plants too late or your arms rush ahead, you’ll lose control. Want a drill to groove this move?
