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- Yesterday16 min
#714 Why Your Golf Swing Needs to "Drop" Before It Can Soar: The Science of Pelvis Lift
A common myth in golf instruction is that staying level creates consistency. In reality, elite golfers use the ground dynamically. One of the key movements behind this is Pelvis Lift—a vertical pattern that helps transform ground reaction forces into rotation and clubhead speed.The pelvis does not remain at a constant height during the swing. High-level players typically follow a clear sequence:Drop → Lift → StabilizeAddress height is the reference point. Moving below it represents a drop; moving above it represents a lift.Surprisingly, the pelvis does not reach its lowest point at the top of the backswing. Tour players may drop approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) by the top, then continue downward during transition to around 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) below address height.This additional drop helps load the body against the ground before the upward acceleration begins.The lift is not simply a jump. After reaching the deepest point, the lead leg begins to extend forcefully against the ground. For a right-handed golfer, the left leg and hip drive upward and backward.This ground reaction force travels through the leg into the pelvis, helping the hips clear while supporting rapid torso rotation. The lead leg effectively acts like a power piston, converting vertical force into rotational speed.At impact, the pelvis is often already above its address height—approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) for men and 0.8 inches (2 cm) for women. Maximum height typically occurs later in the follow-through, reaching around 1.1–1.4 inches (2.8–3.6 cm) above address.But the exact number is less important than the direction and timing of movement.A major mistake is trying to "jump" from the top. Lifting too early eliminates the loading phase and can destroy timing and leverage.Think instead:Drop → Pressure → Extend → Lift → RotateThe lift should develop naturally from the preceding drop and pressure into the ground.Use this learning progression:Understand → Feel → Rehearse → Hit → Speed UpPelvis Lift is not a position—it is a dynamic movement pattern. Stop trying to stay perfectly level. Learn to drop, create pressure, extend and rotate.The question is simple: Are you fighting the ground—or using it to create speed?Drop – Lift – StabilizeThe Lead Leg Creates the LiftSequence Before SpeedMy BlogThe Explainerwww.ecoach360.com
- 2 days ago19 min
#713 Why “Level Shoulders” Are Ruining Your Swing: The 3D Secret to Better Impact
Many golfers struggle with “standing up” or losing posture during the downswing. The common advice to keep your shoulders level can actually contribute to the problem. To rotate effectively while maintaining posture, the body needs Chest Side Bend.The golf swing is not simply horizontal rotation. Because golfers start in forward bend, the chest must rotate and side bend simultaneously. Chest Side Bend is the changing relationship between the chest and shoulder line throughout the swing.During the backswing, the lead shoulder progressively moves down as the chest rotates away from the target. Elite-player 3D data at the top shows approximately:Men: 36° lead-side bendWomen: 32° lead-side bendWithout sufficient side bend, the turn becomes too flat and posture can be lost.The transition creates the major reversal of the 3D wave. The pelvis changes direction first, followed by the chest. Lead-side bend progressively changes into trail-side bend.Change Direction → Keep Turning → Change the BendHolding the backswing bend too long can disrupt sequencing and reduce space for the arms and club.At impact, the pattern is essentially reversed:Men: approx. 31° trail-side bendWomen: approx. 29° trail-side bendThink:Lead Shoulder Down in the Backswing → Trail Shoulder Down Through ImpactRotation combined with trail-side bend creates space for the arms and club while helping maintain posture and control the low point.Trail-side bend continues increasing after impact, reaching approximately:Men: 52°Women: 48°But more is not better. Beyond approximately 60°, the golfer may be “crunching” rather than rotating effectively.Address: Slight trail-side bendBackswing: Lead shoulder works downTop: Peak lead-side bendTransition: Pelvis initiates; lead bend changes to trail bendImpact: Trail shoulder down + chest rotating openAfter Impact: Peak trail-side bendFinish: Tall and balanced, approximately 6°–9° bendThe key is not holding positions but creating the correct 3D movement sequence: Trail → Lead → Trail → Upright.When rotation and side bend work together, you can maintain posture, control low point and create space for a more efficient strike.The 3D WaveBackswing: Lead Shoulder DownTransition: Change the BendImpact: Trail Shoulder DownAfter Impact: Rotate, Don’t CrunchThe Complete 3D PatternMy BlogThe Explainerwww.ecoach360.com
- 3 days ago19 min
#712 The Secret Timing of the Pros: Why Your Hips Should Move Before Your Hands
For decades, golfers have been told to “stay centered” and keep the lower body quiet. But elite 3D biomechanics shows something very different: professional golfers use dynamic pelvis movement to create speed, sequencing and efficient ball striking.Pelvis Sway: A Tool, Not an ErrorPelvis sway describes the lateral movement of the midpoint between the hip joints. Movement away from the target creates the LOAD; movement toward the target creates the SHIFT.The goal is not to eliminate pelvis sway—it is to control and time it correctly. The pelvis must TRANSLATE + ROTATE.The Hidden TransitionOne of the biggest differences between amateurs and professionals is when the pelvis changes direction. Many amateurs swing back, stop at the top, then move forward.Elite players overlap these movements.Maximum movement away from the target occurs before the club reaches the top. While the hands and club are still moving upward, the pelvis has already started shifting toward the target:LOAD → CHANGE DIRECTION → GOProfessional averages demonstrate this clearly. During the backswing, men move approximately 1.0 inch away from the target and women 1.1 inches.But at the top, men are already approximately 0.3 inches toward the target, while women are only 0.1 inches away from address.The transition has started before the backswing visually appears finished.Shift—Don’t SlideDuring the downswing, the pelvis moves strongly toward the lead side. At impact, professional averages are approximately:Men: 4.3 inches toward the targetWomen: 3.1 inches toward the targetBut shifting is not sliding. Sliding is lateral movement without sufficient rotation. Efficient movement combines both:TRANSLATE + ROTATEApproaching impact, the lateral movement begins to stabilize as the golfer posts on the lead side. This creates the foundation for rapid rotation:SHIFT → POST → ROTATEA simple practice sequence is:LOAD → SHIFT → STABILIZE → FINISHLoad slightly into the trail side early in the backswing. Before the hands reach the top, begin shifting the pelvis toward the target. Stabilize on the lead side approaching impact, then rotate through into a balanced finish.The key is not staying still. Elite golfers move earlier, sequence better and stabilize at the right moment.LOAD SLIGHTLY. SHIFT EARLY. ROTATE THROUGH.My BlogThe Explainerwww.ecoach360.com
- 4 days ago20 min
#711 The 3D Secret: Why Your "Flat" Hip Rotation Is Killing Your Posture
Many golfers are told to “clear the hips,” so they try to rotate as fast as possible. But when the pelvis simply spins horizontally, posture is often lost. The hips move toward the ball, the spine extends, and Early Extension appears.The problem is that the golf swing is not 2D. A functional pelvis moves in three dimensions through Pelvis Turn, Forward Bend and Side Bend. Side Bend allows the pelvis to rotate while maintaining inclination toward the ball.Think of the line connecting your hip joints as a wave:LEVEL → LEAD HIP LOW → TRAIL HIP LOW → LEVELAt address, the pelvis is almost level. During the backswing, the lead hip moves lower. During the downswing, this relationship reverses: the lead hip rises while the trail hip moves lower.Why? Because you are already bent forward at address. If your pelvis remained level while rotating, your body would tend to move away from the ball. Changing hip height helps preserve posture and creates space for the arms and club.Elite players demonstrate a clear pattern:Address: approximately 1° toward the trail sideTop: approximately 9–10° lead-side bendImpact: approximately 9–10° trail-side bendAfter Impact: trail-side bend can peak around 11°That means the pelvis changes roughly 20° from the top to impact.The transition is critical. The pelvis dynamically changes from lead-side low to trail-side low while continuing to rotate toward the target.But don’t manufacture the movement. Excessively collapsing the lead knee or sliding the pelvis toward the target can restrict rotation.Don’t force the tilt. Create the turn and allow the tilt to support it.Place a club horizontally across your hips.At address, keep it almost level. Turn back and allow the lead side to move lower. Then rotate toward impact while the lead side rises and the trail side lowers toward the ball line.Continue through the shot and allow the pelvis to return toward level as you finish.The goal isn’t simply to “turn your hips.” It is to create a coordinated 3D pelvis motion that supports rotation, maintains posture and gives the club room to move efficiently.Stop thinking flat spin.Think:TURN → TILT → TRANSITION → ROTATE THROUGH.The Pelvis WaveThe 20-Degree ShiftTry This DrillMy BlogThe Explainerwww.ecoach360.com
- 5 days ago20 min
#710 The Secret Rhythm of the Swing: Why a “Steady” Chest is Holding You Back
One of golf’s most persistent myths is “keep your head still.” Many golfers interpret this by freezing the upper body, creating a rigid pivot that limits power and disrupts sequencing.3D biomechanics shows something different: the chest is not a fixed anchor. It moves laterally and rotationally throughout the swing. The key is not whether it moves, but when and in which direction.During the backswing, the chest moves slightly away from the target while rotating. For a right-handed golfer, this means shifting toward the trail side.This is not a slide. It is Shift + Rotate, creating dynamic width and space for the arms while allowing a deeper, more functional turn.Elite golfers often begin moving their chest toward the target before the club reaches the top.While the club is still completing the backswing, the body is already reorganizing for the downswing. This overlapping motion creates stretch, improves sequencing and produces a smoother transition.Waiting until the club stops at the top often creates a rushed change of direction.During the downswing, the chest continues toward the target—but lateral movement must be combined with rotation.A pure upper-body slide can stall rotation and block the club. Think:SHIFT + TURNThe body moves forward while continuing to rotate.Around impact, the chest may temporarily move slightly away from the target again.This is not necessarily “hanging back.” As the club and arms accelerate outward, the body can react in the opposite direction as a dynamic counterbalance.Trying to force the chest aggressively toward the target through impact can interfere with this natural response.LOAD AWAY → MOVE TOWARD → REACT AWAY → MOVE THROUGHAfter impact, the chest moves strongly through toward the target, producing a balanced finish.The most important factor is timing—not the total amount of sway. Every golfer will move differently depending on mobility, body proportions and swing speed.The elite golf swing is not built around keeping the chest still. It is a coordinated 3D sequence of lateral movement and rotation.Master the rhythm:AWAY → TOWARD → AWAY → THROUGH.1. LOAD AWAY2. MOVE TOWARD3. SHIFT + TURN4. REACT AWAYTHE FOUR-STEP RHYTHM
- 6 days ago19 min
#709 THE X-FACTOR: SEPARATION, SEQUENCE & FUNCTIONAL POWER
Many golfers try to create distance by turning harder, using more arm strength or increasing muscular effort. Efficient golf swings work differently. Speed is created through the coordinated interaction of the pelvis, chest, arms and club. A key part of this is the X-Factor.The X-Factor describes the rotational separation between the pelvis and upper body. The pelvis should not be artificially locked during the backswing. It rotates naturally while the chest rotates farther, creating functional separation. A golfer might demonstrate approximately 45° of pelvis rotation and 90° of upper-body rotation, but these numbers are examples, not universal targets.Importantly, the X-Factor is a 3D movement. Rotation interacts with forward bend, side bend and the orientation of the pelvis and torso.LOAD → STRETCH → RELEASEDuring the backswing, separation helps load the body. But maximum separation may occur during transition rather than at the top. As the pelvis begins rotating toward the target, the chest can briefly remain behind. This momentary increase in separation is known as the X-Factor Stretch and relates to the stretch-shortening cycle.PELVIS GOES → CHEST RESPONDS → CLUB FOLLOWSThis leads directly to the kinematic sequence:PELVIS → CHEST → ARMS → CLUBSequence matters more than simply rotating faster. If everything turns together, separation and potential energy transfer are reduced. But deliberately holding the chest back too long can also disrupt the sequence and leave the club stuck.At impact, the pelvis is typically more open toward the target than the chest because the body is still dynamically unwinding.There is no perfect X-Factor number for every golfer. Functional separation depends on mobility, body structure and individual movement capabilities.SEPARATION + SEQUENCE + TIMING = FUNCTIONAL POWERThe X-Factor is not only about distance. Effective sequencing organizes the swing and can reduce last-second compensations with the hands and arms, creating a more repeatable motion.1. Backswing: Rotate the pelvis naturally while allowing the chest to turn farther.2. Transition: Start the pelvis toward the target while the chest briefly remains behind. Feel the separation increase.3. Release: Allow the chest, arms and club to follow dynamically into a balanced finish.TURN → SEPARATE → STRETCH → RELEASE → ROTATEStop trying to manufacture speed with muscular effort. Create functional power through separation, sequence and timing.FEEL THE X-FACTOR DRILLMy BlogThe Explainerwww.ecoach360.com
- 1 weeks ago22 min
#708 Stop Trying to "Turn Harder": 6 Surprising Truths About the Golf Shoulder Turn
Many golfers chase more distance by forcing a bigger shoulder turn. But more rotation is not always better. In biomechanics, the key is not simply “shoulder turn” but thorax rotation and sequence:TURN → TRANSITION → OPEN → ROTATE THROUGH.Your shoulders do not need to be perfectly parallel to the target line. Because the trail hand sits lower on the grip, the thorax naturally starts slightly open.PGA Tour: 11° openLPGA Tour: 10° openDo not force a square position. Start from a natural setup that allows free rotation.Many golfers make an arm-dominated backswing. Instead, let the thorax organize the movement. Your chest should help transport the arms and club away from the target.Coach’s Cue: Feel your sternum moving the club, not just your hands.Use WatchIt Golf to review whether your arms are outracing your chest rotation.PGA Tour backswing: 92°LPGA Tour: 103°These are reference values, not targets. Functional rotation is more important than maximum rotation. If your mobility allows only 80°, forcing more can damage posture, balance and consistency.Elite players do not simply finish the backswing, stop, and then start down. The thorax can begin changing direction while the arms and club are still completing the backswing.This creates a stretch-shortening effect between body segments.Coach’s Cue: Don’t stop at the top. Let the change of direction emerge from sequence and timing.Trying to return the shoulders to square at impact can slow the rotation.PGA Tour at impact: 29° openLPGA Tour: 32° openThe body should already be opening toward the target, allowing energy to continue into the clubhead.The ball is not the finish line. Rotation continues well beyond impact.PGA Tour finish: 154° openLPGA Tour: 160° openI don’t swing to the ball — I swing through the ball.Stop chasing isolated positions. Build a continuous sequence:UNDERSTAND → FEEL → REHEARSE → PRACTICE → MEASURE → ADJUST → INTEGRATE.Your goal is not to turn as far or as hard as possible. Create enough backswing rotation, change direction at the correct time, open through impact, and continue to a balanced finish.Stop forcing the turn. Start mastering the sequence.1. You Aren’t Square at Setup2. Let Your Chest Carry Your Arms3. Forget the 90-Degree Myth4. Master the Transition5. Impact Is Already Open6. Swing Through the BallFrom Position to FlowMy BlogThe Explainerwww.ecoach360.com
- 1 weeks ago15 min
The 20-Year Trap: Your Golf Coaching Business Is on a 7-Year Countdown
Your diary is full. Your club is busy. Your students are loyal. So why change?Because current success may be hiding the biggest threat to your future.For decades, golf coaching followed one model: a student arrives, takes a 30-, 45- or 60-minute lesson, pays and leaves. Repeat.But assuming a model that worked for the last 20 years will automatically work for the next 20 is dangerous.The final countdown has started.Your Postcode Is Your CeilingYou may have 30 years of expertise in putting, biomechanics, short game or player development. But if golfers must physically travel to your club, your market is determined by geography—not your knowledge.Why should a great putting coach only teach golfers living 30 kilometres away?That isn't a coaching limitation. It's a business-model limitation.Your Next Students Are DifferentMany traditional golfers belong to an ageing generation with time and disposable income. Younger golfers live differently.Banking, fitness, education, entertainment and communication happen on smartphones. They expect flexibility, convenience and continuous access.So why should golf coaching remain completely analogue?The future isn't simply Lesson → Goodbye → Next Lesson.It is:Analyse → Coach → Practise → Communicate → Review → Improve.Stop Selling MinutesGolf Professionals traditionally sell 30, 45 or 60 minutes.But your knowledge doesn't become worthless when the lesson ends.Digital coaching changes the question from:“How many lessons can I fit into my week?”to:“How many golfers can I successfully develop?”There are three ways forward:Marketplace Coach: Take your specialist knowledge beyond your local club.Standalone Coach: Use digital tools to continuously support your existing students.Hybrid Coach: Combine personal coaching with long-term digital support. A golfer might travel 300 km for an intensive coaching day and then continue working with you digitally for 3, 6 or 12 months.Technology Doesn't Replace YouAI and platforms such as WatchItGolf should amplify the Golf Professional, not replace them.Front-on and Down-the-Line 2D analysis, supported launch information, remote feedback, practice plans and progress reviews allow the coaching relationship to continue beyond the driving range.Technology supports the Golf Professional — it does not replace the coach.Don't Wait Until Your Diary Is EmptyBuilding a digital reputation, systems, experience and online students takes time.If you wait until traditional lesson income declines, you may already be years behind.Seven years from now, “online coaching” may simply be called golf coaching.So don't build your digital business when you're desperate for students.Build it while you still have them.Book a personal One-to-One WatchItGolf Presentation with Henrik Jentsch, PGA Professional, start your 14-Day Free Trial, and discover how your coaching business can remain relevant for the next 10–20 years.Your business will change — with you or without you.YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW.1. BOOK YOUR PRIVATE ONE-TO-ONE WATCHITGOLF PRESENTATIONDiscover how WatchItGolf can help you build your online and hybrid coaching business.BOOK HERE:2. START YOUR 14-DAY FREE WATCHITGOLF TRIALTest WatchItGolf FREE for 14 days — with no obligation.START FREE TRIAL:Don't wait for the future. Build it today.Henrik JentschPGA Professional | Head of Global Sales, WatchItGolf
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