On the course this week sprinkle in some Split Stance Torso Rotations. This is a simple movement to wake-up your legs and hips, so you can use them in your swing. This drill also requires you to separate your upper and lower body, which is key to creating power. The narrow base of support will challenge your balance; and turning both directions will help to restore a little symmetry to your body during your round. Think of getting rooted into the ground. Grip the ground with your toes. Keep your legs stable. This is also a sneaky way to get your hips and legs warmed up. Can you maintain your posture as you turn (stay the same size)? Oh, and one last thing, think of turning your shoulder under your chin. If there were a golf ball 4-feet in front of you, you would be trying to point the end of the club at the ball.
Split Stance Torso Rotation (narrow base) 2-4 sets of 8 each
*Place a golf ball 4-6 feet in front of you on the ground.
*Setup with one foot in front of the other, toes touching your heel.
*Place a 5iron across your chest and hinge from the hips into a 6iron-ish golf posture.
*Turn toward your forward foot and try to point the end of your golf club at the ball on the ground in front of you.
*Keep your weight equally distributed on both feet, maintain your spine angle, and thing of turn your shoulder under your chin.
*Return to start and repeat for the specified reps.
