Goal: Eliminate the reverse pivot by loading the correct side
How to do it
Make slow backswings until you feel the pressure in the inside heel of the trail foot and your chest turned over the trail thigh. Hold for 2 seconds at the top, then swing down. In the mirror, the head must not tilt toward the target on the way back.
Face-on: at the top the weight is on the lead foot and the spine tilts toward the target; on the downswing the weight falls backwards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Chest over the trail thigh" drill for?
Eliminate the reverse pivot by loading the correct side
How do you do the "Chest over the trail thigh" drill?
Make slow backswings until you feel the pressure in the inside heel of the trail foot and your chest turned over the trail thigh. Hold for 2 seconds at the top, then swing down. In the mirror, the head must not tilt toward the target on the way back.
How long does the "Chest over the trail thigh" drill take?
About 10 minutes per session, 15 reps.
Sources
Titleist Performance Institute — Body-Swing Connection screening