Early extension is a swing flaw that afflicts many recreational golfers. When the pelvis shifts toward the ball too early during the downswing, you put yourself in a difficult position to make consistent contact. That’s why it’s crucial to correct the mistake when you see it infecting your swing.
Understanding the proper technique for eliminating early extension is important, but so too is teaching your body what it feels like to swing without it. That’s where utilizing a training aid comes in handy.
Back at our GOLF Top 100 Teacher Summit late last year, I met with instructor Tony Ruggiero to discuss just that. And during our talk, he showed how swinging with a resistance band around my legs was a great way to train my body to swing without early extending.
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“It engages your core which stabilizes your lower body,” Ruggiero said. “If you keep the tension and pressure on that band going through, it’s very difficult to stand up.”
This is a great drill to practice on the range when you are actually hitting golf balls. After a while, you can take the band off and try to maintain that feel when you swing. If you can continue to feel that pressure on the outside of your legs, you will stabilize your core and make it difficult to early extend.
If you’re someone who fights early extension and wants to try this drill, check out the link below to get a resistance band of your own from PGA TOUR Superstore.
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