Taking a look at the Left Hip and Right Shoulder motion gives a concept of effective use of the upper and lower body. An unusual element of the Right Shoulder Motion is how much it moves away from the target while every other Pivot component is moving toward the target. The backward motion of the Right Shoulder may be one of the significant differences that set the excellent ball strikers apart.
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Instructions
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Finish Right!
When the Finish is seen compared to Address, it is very apparent that the entire Rightside is moving Right of the target. The overwhelming instinct is that the Rightside turns around to the left.
Frame 6
As we have mentioned so often, the Right Hip is constantly moving along its 20-degree path. This motion encourages the Right Shoulder to move even farther to the right. Therefore, moving effectively to the right after Impact with the Right Hip and the Right Shoulder can prevent the problematic "over the top" move.
Frame 1
The red dot is the Right Shoulder, and the blue dot is the Left Hip. We will watch the motion and the relationship of the Left Hip and Right Shoulder as we swing.
At Address: The Left Hip and Right Shoulder are some 14 inches apart. It is relatively significant in a full swing to get the Right Shoulder essentially on top of the Left Hip in the Backswing.
Frame 5
This frame is when the Right Shoulder starts getting active. The Left Hip continues its forward travel. The Left Hip moves 3 inches farther forward while the Right Shoulder moves 5 inches back toward the Right Foot.
Frame 3
Here you can see how the Left Hip and Right Shoulder move forward together. The Left Hip has started back to the Left while the Right Shoulder is still going back toward the target. This togetherness continues for about 2 inches. This motion helps to ensure the Right Shoulder does not get too quick.
Frame 2
As you can see, the Right Shoulder is essentially over the Left Hip at this point in the backswing. In Hogan's case, he has moved the Left Hip back 4.5 inches while moving the Right Shoulder back 8.5 inches. So it feels back, yet it is actually toward the target.
Frame 6
The valuable consideration here is while the Right Shoulder is 4.5 inches closer to the hole, it is not nearer to the target line. In the Hogan Model, the Hips are almost 42 Degrees open while the Shoulder line is square.
Frame 4
This frame is another which helps to quiet the motion of the Right Shoulder. The Left Hip moves Left almost 3 inches while the Right Shoulder only moves .5 inches away from the target.
As one studies this protocol, one may appreciate teamwork between the upper and lower body. But, unfortunately, far too often, it seems challenging to get the upper and lower body to work in harmony.
A common fault for good players is to shift to the Left Hip too early. As a result, the Head moves too forward as well. However, the Left Hip and Right Shoulder motion demonstrate staying back and getting through in a good golf swing. It is vital to get the lower body leading through while the upper body stays back. The proper Left Hip and Right Shoulder motion provide that sequence.
This move goes a long way toward solving the "over the top" mistake plaguing many golfers. However, it may seem peculiar that the Right Shoulder goes backward. This move can offer their solution. If you just let the Shoulders turn, the Right Shoulder will automatically go backward. The real problem arises because it seems so logical to move the Right Shoulder toward the Ball. That is what it should do just later than one would think.
So Remember, load the Right Foot on the backswing. Then, load it again at the start of the downswing. The second loading of the Right Foot happens as the Right Shoulder is moving slightly backward. The Left Hip moves Left in a straight line about 12 degrees to the Left during the downswing. This move is not a turn, and it gets the Left Hip out of the way so the Right Foot can provide a dramatic push 20 degrees to the Right totally to the complete end of the stroke!