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DRILL OVERVIEW
Hip Preset Power Drill
Your drill at a glance
This drill is from the Golf Practice Made Easy App.
The Hip Preset Power Drill gives your hips a small head start before the backswing. Turn them towards your trail side, then explore a comfortable turn with slow rehearsals and smooth swings. Afterwards, return to your usual setup and take that feeling into your normal swing.
Watch the hip preset drill demonstration
Watch the New Horizons Golf demonstration, also linked on Long Game card 29, Hip Power, in the App. Notice how the hips turn before the club moves, then follow the three practice steps below.
Watch the demonstration on YouTube.
Step 1. Preset your hips
What to do
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Address | Take your normal address position. |
| Preset | Turn the right hip into the top of the backswing position at address. |
Step 2. Rehearse the turn
Swing back slowly. Pause at the top, then reset. Keep the turn comfortable.
What to do
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Swing back from the preset | Let your upper body complete the backswing with your hips already turned. Use an easy pace and a swing length you can control. |
| Pause and reset | Pause briefly at the top, then return to address. Reset the hip position before each new rehearsal. |
| Let the swing flow | Once the rehearsal feels familiar, make a smooth swing through from the same preset position, without pausing at the top. Finish in balance. Practise without a ball or use gentle shots at the range. |
Quick setup checks
| Watch for | Try this |
|---|---|
| Turning the hips towards the target | Preset towards your trail side, in the direction of the backswing turn. |
| Sliding sideways | Make a smaller rotation within your stance and keep your balance. |
| Twisting too far | Reduce the preset to a comfortable amount and keep your knees soft. |
| Rushing for extra power | Slow the rehearsal down. Aim for a repeatable turn and a balanced finish. |
Step 3. Complete 18 routines
What to do
| Score | When to award it |
|---|---|
| 1 point | You complete the routine described above. |
| 0 points | You do not complete the routine. |
George’s Conclusion
This Hip Preset Power Drill is a simple way to explore your backswing turn.
Give your hips a small head start, then rehearse slowly and finish in balance. Return to your normal setup afterwards and look for the same comfortable feeling. For another hip-movement exercise, try the Anti Hip Sway Drill or the Golf Transition Drill.
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