Introduction

In the intricate dance that is a consistent and powerful golf swing, rotation plays a pivotal role. It's the engine that drives power, accuracy and consistency. In last month's installment of The Big 3 for our online golf fitness app, Coach Joey D delved deep into the essence of rotation and introduced three transformative exercises to supercharge this crucial aspect of your swing.

Introduction

Imagine standing on the inside edge of a sand trap, your ball nestled like a pearl in an oyster. You've read about how to execute this shot a hundred times. You know the theory, the technique, the exact angle your club needs to enter the sand. But as you swing, your body doesn't quite cooperate and the ball stubbornly remains in its sandy bed.

Understanding Upper/Lower Body Separation in your Golf Swing: A Major Key to Power and Control

In the golf swing, the ability to achieve separation between the upper and lower body—often referred to simply as 'separation'—is a game-changer. This technique allows golfers to rotate their upper body independently from a stable lower body, generating more speed while maintaining control in their swing, leading to improved performance on the course.

Finding your best golf swing is a matter of balance. Your brain is telling you to swing hard in order to hit the ball farther. But if you don’t have balance figured out before you take that mighty swing, the odds that you'll produce a shot at the target are subpar.