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Excessive hip slide in the downswing

Quick answer: Face-on: the lead hip slides laterally past the lead foot without rotating; the head dips toward the target.

What it does to the ball

The face arrives late relative to the body: blocks to the right, or sudden hooks when the hands catch up.

Root causes (by frequency)

  1. Confusing the lateral bump with a continuous slide
  2. Hips that won't rotate for lack of lead-side stability (TPI screen)

How to fix it

  1. Short bump, then rotate: after a minimal shift, feel the lead hip turning back toward your lead heel

Drills that fix it

Lead-hip post · 15 min · 12 reps
Turn the slide into rotation after the initial bump Plant a rod or set your bag brushing the outside of your lead hip. Swing down with a short bump and rotate the hip back and behind you before touching the post. On face-on video, the lead hip must not slide past the lead foot.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Excessive hip slide in the downswing" in the golf swing?

Face-on: the lead hip slides laterally past the lead foot without rotating; the head dips toward the target.

What does excessive hip slide in the downswing do to the ball?

The face arrives late relative to the body: blocks to the right, or sudden hooks when the hands catch up.

How do you fix excessive hip slide in the downswing?

Short bump, then rotate: after a minimal shift, feel the lead hip turning back toward your lead heel

Sources

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