Lifting Upper Body at Address
Pattern breakdown, likely causes, and a practical correction sequence.
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CorrectLower your upper body slightly and keep chest pressure forward over the ball while maintaining relaxed shoulder tension.
Common Miss
IssueThe issue is an upright angle of the upper body at address. The ideal spine angle is around 40 degrees before and after setup.
Issue Explanation
The issue is an upright angle of the upper body at address. The ideal spine angle is around 40 degrees before and after setup.
3 Sec Golf Hack
Lower your upper body slightly.
Causes and Impact
When spine angle is not maintained, players often lose structure at the top and move over-the-top in transition, creating thin/fat strikes and distance loss.
Proposed Correction
Lower the hands slightly at address so the front of the clubhead sits a little up (about 2 degrees), then rehearse balanced posture before starting takeaway.