- 1). Concentrate on fully turning your shoulders. Professional players are known for a complete rotation of the upper body before hips and legs come into play.
- 2). Look for creases in your shirt as you enter the top of your backswing. This is an indicator of abundant torque usage, especially when you follow Step 1. You should also notice this detail in the videos and photos of professional players.
- 3). Aim for a compact backswing. Perfect your posture, and focus on a wide arc as you wind up to complete the stroke. Such concentration helps you place more emphasis on your upper body, leaving your hips to come into play only as the swing is completed.
- 4). Implement your hips only as you drive through the ball, not before. Your shoulders and hips should come in to support the drive from the hips. Knowing when exactly your hips are needed can help you know when to delay their involvement in your swing.
- 5). Drill your backswing technique using a 25-lb. circular weight. Hug the weight, hold your abs tight, straighten your back knee, and place your body weight over your left foot. Turn your shoulders as much as possible, then your hips. Repeat this move 25 times, once every few days.
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