How to Fix the Downswing Part of a Golf Swing

A bad downswing is the most common frustration of a golfer. Golfing injuries occur when the upper body forces the shoulders into the downswing. The downswing is about a golfer's hips, not their shoulders.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Watch the movement of your hips on video. Many golfers do not move their hips at all.

2. Turn your left shoulder toward the ball and put your weight on your left leg if you have a right hand swing. Your right hip will be in a bump position.

3. Stiffen the club—do not let it sway in the air above your head. You can do this and remain relaxed in your swing.

4. Understand that the natural way to hit a golf ball is the wrong way. This is why practice is so important in golf.

5. Learn to move your hips as you swing your golf club.

6. Establish a straight and still head and spine. In order to swing straight, your body needs to move through your swing straight.

7. Make no effort to move your golf club. Let gravity do all the work. Swing with ease and smoothness. A solid hit will give you distance on the range.

Tips & Warnings

• Hold your wrist positions—each wrist must be equal; neither should be dominant.
• Trying to find the perfect swing can be costly. Do not spend a lot of money on gadgets—go to the driving range and practice.

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