One position. That is the entire focus of this drill. Not a full swing thought. Not a sequence of ten things to remember at the top of the backswing. Just one specific position to practice getting into, over and over, until the lower body learns to lead the downswing automatically

The downswing confuses more golfers than almost any other part of the swing. Which body part moves first. Which muscles are supposed to fire. What the actual thought process should be at the top of the backswing. Most amateur golfers initiate with the arms. They think about pulling the club

The biggest thing holding most older golfers back from gaining distance is not flexibility, not strength, and not swing speed. It is the proper weight shift. Weight shift used to be effortless. Younger, more limber bodies moved from one side to the other and back again without thinking about it.

One of the biggest hurdles for amateur golfers learning to swing with the body instead of the hands is a feeling that shows up almost every single time. It feels short. It feels like a three quarter swing, sometimes even a half swing. It does not feel like the club

One heavy medicine ball. One simple test. Here is the easiest way to train the body to lead the swing instead of flipping at the ball with the hands.

Two fifth grade level tips. Slow down the backswing and initiate with the belt buckle. Here is exactly why both fixes pay off immediately for senior golfers.