Hip Rotation in Golf Swing

The power of your golf swing is directly influencedYour hips at the maximum of your back swing should
by the rotation of your hips. By turning your hipspoint above the center of your core just above your
faster in your swing, you will increase the length ofbelly button. Your hips start the down swing and are
your drives and iron shots. This will generate morethe first movement of the downswing.
power through the speed of the rotation.As the hips begin the down swing the shoulders
Many professional golfers have a very quick hipshould follow with the arms following the shoulders. If
rotation in golf swing. It is very noticeable in thethe shoulders lead, then the shot will be less powerful
professional golfer Tiger Woods' shot.and can cause slices in your shot.
During the down swing your shoulders rotate 90During the down swing you do not want to rotate
degrees from your starting position and your hipsthe hips too much or too quickly. The swing should
rotate a little less than 45 degrees. The differencenaturally transfer the weight from the back to the
creates torque that gives you power in your downfront in a fluid motion.
swing. The hips are the keys to power and whenBy gradually increasing the speed of your hip rotation
used properly they can increase the distance of yourin golf swing, you should see a great change in the
shots substantially.power of your drives and iron shots.