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From Charles Calhoun
This is a hip turn drill that has worked for me. I call it the Hitman Drill because it reminds me of a hip movement done by Chuck "The Hitman" Hiter, the golf trick shot artist regularly featured on The Golf Channel.
Get into your proper setup stance and place the toe of your right foot (for right-handed players) across from the heel of your left foot, with your feet about shoulder-width apart. While maintaining square shoulder alignment, swing the club down the plane. You will notice that your right foot and right hip naturally roll inward, allowing the club to swing to a complete and balanced finish.
In the photo below, you can see this action represented as I place my hand on my right hip, giving the impression of my hip rolling inward.
This is the motion illustrated when trick-shot artists, or Tiger Woods in his famous Nike commercial, throw balls into the air and hit them with their clubs. As they swing through, the right hip always moves inward. Another way to think about it is to visualize a baseball player hitting a low inside pitch. It is the same right hip action.
You should note that the right hip does not jolt out, and the club is naturally set on a nice downswing plane as the right hip turns inward. To confirm this hip action, look at your hip movement from the side in the mirror and, if done correctly, you will notice that your right side always stays behind your left.
Related Article: See Charles' examination of Tiger Woods' 2004 swing problems.
About the Author
Charles Calhoun is a golf instructor and professional golfer living in Orlando, Fla. He was a participant on The Golf Channel's reality show "The Big Break" in 2003. To read more of Charles' tips and learn more about his teaching methods, visit his Web site at www.calhoungolf.com.
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