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Step Drill: the model golfer in position

Step Drill

Feet together, then step the lead foot toward the target as you reach the top.

Kinetic SequencePowerTransition
10 min · Range or home · Starter

Use this if

Your arms start down first and weight hangs back.

The fault

Arms start down first and weight hangs on the trail foot.

Steps

  1. Set up with your feet together and the ball opposite your lead foot
  2. Swing back to three-quarters
  3. As you reach the top, step the lead foot toward target
  4. Let the arms come down only after the foot lands
  5. Finish facing the target on your lead foot

Step first, then swing

Reps

5 slow no-ball steps, then 10 balls with a 7-iron at about 70%

Why it works

The lead foot has to land before the arms can come down, so pressure and hips move first and the chest, arms and hands follow in order.

You need

Club, ball, tee

At home

No-ball rehearsals work anywhere with swing room.

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