Single-leg Lateral Hopping
Lateral hopping is a great way to produce force from the ground, which is a key component to power production in your golf swing. There is also a tremendous amount of hip stability involved as you absorb your landing on each side. It is hip stability that is needed to load into your trail side in your backswing to store energy. You need a strong stable lead hip to be able to express your power at impact. This drill will make you work on the left and right sides, so you can build strength on each side without the help of the other.
Use a target in this drill. There are two green X’s of masking tape on the ground in this video. You don’t need to land exactly on your target, but it is important to have a reference point of where to land, so you don’t get sloppy. A target will make you more purposeful. Stick your landing and hop from a stable balanced position each time. Avoid allowing your hops to blend into each other too quickly. It is easy to make your next hop because you are losing your balance. Stick it and reset if you need too. Find a distance that is doable but also challenging. Take your time. Make purposeful, balanced, powerful hops.
*Put two pieces of tape on the ground. You will have to experiment to find a distance that is appropriate for your ability.
*Setup in a single-leg stance with a slight bend in the ankle, knee, and hip.
*Swing your arms back to load force into the ground.
*Push off the ground projecting your force laterally, using your arms to direct your energy.
*Land on your opposite foot. Stick your landing. Find your balance then hop back to the other side. Repeat for the specified reps.
