In the downswing, next to the feet and legs, hips enter into action. Most amateurs do not rotate the hips correctly. Many at impact have the hips still, others move them towards the ball and upwards, a few slide them. At impact the hips are rotated 20 to 40 degrees, shoulders and arms are parallel to the target line or slightly open and the body maintains address angles. Here are some exercises to rotate the hips: Rotate the pelvis. In the address without a club crosses the arms in front of chest. Turn your hips toward the target without moving the shoulders. Rotate hips supported. In your address hold with the palms a club standing in front of you. Turn your hips and keep your shoulders, arms and club still. Opposite extensions. In the address without a club turn the hips and extend your arms in opposite directions. Navel vs ball. In the address hold a ball with the fingertips and arms extended. Make ½ swing. In the downswing imagine a race between the navel and the ball.
Turn your hips to the navel passes the impact before the ball impact. Turn the club with your hips. In the address hold a club from the shaft horizontally and with the grip pointing at the target. Bring closer the club to the abdomen, take the pressin, extending the left arm towards the clubhead. Turn your hips to the clubhead pass the impact area..