The Trick To Leading With Your Hips In The Golf Swing

[@oleschoolgamers]

Probably the best hip rotation explanation / tutorial for the golf swing I've ever seen... and I watch a ton of videos on it over the years lol... well done, gonna start trying this at the range and can't wait!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@drbob6002]

I'm a teaching pro and this fellow is the best teacher ive ever seen. God bless you, Dr. Bob

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and support Dr. Bob!

[@robertbuck1028]

I really like Trevor's approach to swing changes, he stresses the most important keys with a simple drill and explanation. Thanks for a great job. At 79 I need Simple!

[@CogornoGolf]

Trevor is awesome! Appreciate you watching, Robert!

[@noworriesman]

I think this is one of the best videos I've seen recently or in some time on KZbin. Eric and Trevor are a great combination and if I'm in the Florida area i would love to get a lesson

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you :) Send me an email to [e-mail] with headline "lessons" and we'll get you on the waiting list when we open new spots!

[@taylor-1147]

I watched this a day ago and went to the range to try this. I didn’t realize how tense I was. I started to relax and all I say is WOW! This also helped my son that is just getting into golf! Another awesome video!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it Taylor! Thanks!

[@huttboynz4422]

Yeah I like that tip about feeling what works for your body. I’ve explored a few feels in my swing and I feel my swing a lot in my right elbow and pulling my ass back in down swing. You really hammer home the vitals like weight forward early, right elbow tucked in at address, not swaying the hips, shallowing the club etc etc. All been very beneficial to my swing. Love your content mate! Cheers

[@FlankerJackChannel]

You know it's Internet heresy to say that we are allowed to find our own swing and our own feelings developing a golf swing?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! Love it---thank you for the kind words and being here with us!

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

I second this. I had the starter at my local muni come up to me one time while I was doing warm up swings with my driver and tell me I was flaring my lead knee out too much (it's how I get rotation with limited hip mobility) and him saying that got deep into my swing thoughts and ruined my golf game for a full week. It's really nice to hear a good coach say to do what works.

[@PaulByrne-ev2zm]

Ok. Each of you have great videos on your respective channels. I learn a lot from both of you. But together you guys are awesome! Props to both of you for sharing this space in tandem. This one is going with me to the range tomorrow. Thank you both.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and support Paul!

[@patsnyder-bi5kb]

Wow this was awesome! Love the step recap at the end. I will watch this over and over!

[@warrenvinson3317]

I have been playing for over 25 years. and I used to shoot high 70's low 80's but I lost my swing and I was shooting in the 90's, very FUSTRATED. I STOPED PLAYING FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. BUT this video got me back to so much confidence!!! THE KEY THAT YOU SAID WAS TAKE THE TENTION OUT.... THANK YOU GUYS 10000000!!!!!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that Warren!! Glad you're back in business!!

[@christians.5127]

This is so awesome Guys! I´ve just started to get rid of too much tension in my swing. And voilá - less early release and much better strikes! Thank you for your help!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Glad this one helped!

[@bille9995]

This video is awesome! I'm amazed at how much tension I'm creating in my own swing! THANK YOU!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! Thank you!!

[@andy96356]

One of the best videos on golf I have seen

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Andy! I appreciate it!

[@randall2155]

Great video again Eric - I like pairing the tension-free/slowing arms feel from this video, with the 3 sections of core you use to feel rotation in another one of your videos. The attention to detail in these videos have helped my ball striking come a long way.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Randall! Love to hear it and appreciate you being here with us!

[@georgespurs]

This video has helped me so much. I’m still dialing it in, but this has unlocked something so important for me. Fantastic video

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks George!!!

[@russquick7899]

Another good session Eric. You and Trevor Work comfortably together> He's so loosey goosey it's unbelievable which adds a different element to the lesson. Be good-Russ

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, Russ!

[@MrRich-rx4iu]

This video was a game changer for me! Thank you so much! I was able to GROOVE my full swing in the living room using a putter and the line on the putter would effortlessly go directly through my line established at address! ....Almost like a perfect putting stroke... I was thinking that step 3 should almost become step 2 (swap them) because the stretch that he describes in step 3 transition will help increase speed when you go after the ball close to impact as described in step 2. Thanks Again!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Excellent! Glad to hear it helped!!

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Excellent , learning by visualizing that is my best way to learn. Thank you both. I give 5 stars of 5 . Thanks again, Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad this one helped, Oscar!

[@frankcanzanella6753]

We all think about greater control in the golf swing. But the excitement of the game quickly gets us away from being more conservative in the swing. But thinking about an action that reflects upon our sense of self respect can keep us controlled in the swing. At 9:26 the remarks about how we move our hands to our face was a very memorable thought. I think it can be part of the cornerstone of a consistent controlled swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Frank!

[@sheilasmith5323]

Wow! I learned so much from this video, especially the femur and knee positioning. I was moving my left knee in not out. Thanks🥰

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one serves you well, Sheila!

[@davee3951]

I love this feel of moving a spot on the lead thigh as a downswing trigger. I find that this feel, done smoothly, also works well for me as a backswing trigger. Using this move just naturally encourages a tension free swing. I always give my swing triggers names that encourage a smooth and not overdone move. Thinking "SPOTTY", works for me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Appreciate ya watching!

[@mattgordon3437]

Thank you for this excellent video. I’m going to practice this and will report back on how it goes. This is very helpful. 😊

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps your game, Matt!

[@scottp1713]

Brilliant video my coach says stay loosey goosey! Soft arms and hands works wonders. I struggle with getting stuck on my trail side and the club crashing behind the ball so demoralising when you’ve smashed a drive. @eric Any videos on how to move better and earlier?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Scott! yes for sure but honestly need to see your swing to see WHY thats happening for you to say for sure how to fix (or send a good vid on how) If you dont get it sorted send videos to www.cogornogolf.com to we can FIND and FIX root issue of that

[@grahamhill6616]

Cracking advice. I've known for a loong time that tension is the enemy of ALL sporting movements: from my golf to my motorcycle road racing. But as a bloke moving towards sixty my hips are a little dicky & I've become way too armsy in my swing. I really like tips two & in particular three, Thanks guys, something to work on.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Graham! Hope this one helps!

[@joepecci6980]

Maybe talk about the ball flight? When i felt like I was getting it right, I began to clip the ball nicely. The key to clipping it well was getting my right hip through at the same time as the umph at the bottom

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Joe! Thanks for the feedback and watching!!

[@barrydomes2580]

Nice, I'm going to try in my garage.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps ya Barry!

[@conortennyson6210]

Having an awful time of starting my downswing with my arms, have a hard time feeling how to rotate my hips to start with arms following. This video i think is best broken down version of trying to do that. Hitting the local practice simulator tonight to give it a go. Tension free memo to myself 😂

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend!

[@johncarpenter6219]

The best explanation of this I’ve seen/heard. Thanks 🤙

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks John!

[@malmond1972]

100% agree with this as the contact is clean and distance can be long due to the lag.. my trouble in taking this loose feel onto the course as I then don’t know my distances !!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Range finder time to dial in the new distances! :)

[@andrewclark4369]

Great video! Its just what I needed.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Andrew!

[@donbudge6706]

Yep...judging from the comments below I am in good company. Took a number of these ideas to the range today and hit into a very stiff wind...relaxing. Freaking great lesson. This idea of delay of the arms is crucial. By totally relaxing it is possible. Add my name to this great string of comments in saying that this was a very valuable source of information. Reading "The Inner Game of Golf" by Timothy Gallwey. I have to admit that I was really sceptical at first but I will say it is worth the read and I am only a third of the way through it. It goes hand and hand with the ideas in this video. Also "Mike Maggs" golf online has some super videos along the line of "Golf for Idiots" that I have found to be very enlightening. Handicap dropped from 6.7 to 3.3 virtually overnight. Headed lower! Look out below! Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Love to hear this one helped, Don! Thanks for watching!

[@donbudge6706]

@@CogornoGolf Judging from your comment at the beginning, "this is my favorite video ever about leading with the hips" I am in great company here. You knew you nailed it. I'm bookmarking this as my mantra. Thanks Man!

[@TheRealGenSwat]

I'm 51 yrs old and I carry 60lbs more than when I was in high school, I can hit 250 still, I recently started back after 25yrs , I had almost forgot everything I learned as a youth golfer. These tips have helped tremendously, I'm still not getting pure hits, I think I can still reach 300yrs. Tempo, timing,feel, and no tension have been the keys in my relearning.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this one helped!

[@bjebusj1]

This is money! Love it! Ill be doing some of this in my next practice session!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well!

[@paulwhite6367]

The boys are back. Epic stuff as always guys

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Paul :) Always fun with Trevor!

[@johnhigson7304]

Really useful and so well delivered - credit geezers really 😊

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks John!

[@jimgold5582]

Hi Eric the highlight of my day is seen your new video knowledge is King thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jim! Thank you sir---always appreciate your kind words and support!!

[@robscott553]

Makes sense because the downswing needs to start from the ground up. Thanks for sharing!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thanks for watching, Rob!

[@joeidaho5938]

This is exactly what I'm always working on these days. When I clear my hips and shoulders properly, the shots are way more likely to be accurate...on target. When my hips and shoulders don't come through properly, I'm way more likely to pull the ball....as the club comes through before the body does.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Hope this one helps, Joe!

[@lincordery2506]

thankyou Trevor a great explanation

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate you watching!👊

[@bbsb300]

Super lesson, Thank you. Cheers Billy ;)

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@luddynicebloke]

I have always struggled with the hip turn. My biggest fault is throwing the arms and hands from the top. I will certainly try this and hope it will help me FEEL what I need to do. Thanks for the insight.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!!

[@louieau5898]

Trevor’s teaching style is very unique and an awesome coach!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Trevor is awesome!!

[@MrCraiger527]

What is his last name?

[@louieau5898]

@@MrCraiger527 Trevor Salzman. He has his own KZbin channel TS Golf.

[@orthoagnostic3364]

Eric and Trevor can you speak to the "adding speed at the bottom" in relation to "posting or bracing" the lead leg for the release? Dr. Rose over at TPI (among others) would say that bracing and/or straightening the lead leg is what allows the hands to slow down and therefore transfer energy up the chain to the club to fire through the hitting area. How does that all mix? I know it does jsut not sure how.... thanks!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Good one--maybe for a future video!!

[@mikerobinson3551]

I see a ton of content on the sequence of the downswing and emphasizing,as you did, the lower body moving earlier than the upper body. My question is, on the takeaway do you also want the right leg/pelvis to go earlier than the arms to trigger the takeaway? Seems to make sense in order to properly sequence the backswing but I’d love to hear your take on that. Great video. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Mike! Its a little bit of the FEET first and then the rest FEELING likes its moving in one unit. The backswing to downswing speed is like 3:1....the sequencing like this produces speed which is needed on way down but not back. It also helped with shallowing the angle of the shaft....also important on the way down but not back hope that helps

[@mikerobinson3551]

That all makes perfect sense and is something for me to work on. Appreciate the videos and the replies.

[@frankcanzanella6753]

The body is electrical. Thought leading to action occurs instantaneously. We can summon the strength we need instantaneously. At the top of the backswing we need to feel for the hips completing the backswing and beginning the downswing. Ben Hogan said that the hips were passive at the beginning of the backswing. I think what he meant was that the hips were the last movement in the backswing.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Appreciate ya watching Frank!

[@gregcochennet385]

Great video. I think what I do is lock the lead hip instead of pushing the knee and thigh out towards the target. I have a lot to work on

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Greg! Hope this one helps!

[@Murf1802]

I love that lax swing. It's just a great feeling to tell me ,to stop being a bull. Tension destroys my game.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Appreciate you watching!

[@Murf1802]

@@CogornoGolf Eric I went TS channel, this dude is gem, ty bro.

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure!!

[@emoney-]

Eric this is great! What would you say is the grip pressure (out of 10) throughout the swing sequence? I feel there are different points of the sequence where pressure would be less and more. (E.g. takeaway could be more of a 3 whereas initial pressure of lead foot to initiate downswing might be more of a 6?)

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!! I did one on GRIP PRESSURE and answer those exact questions in detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXm3XnmVfZppsLs

[@emoney-]

@@CogornoGolf amazing, thank you!

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it! Thanks for watching!

[@dennislegg4681]

One of my favorite swings on tour is Ryan Palmer. Your swing looks just like his (maybe slightly better).

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate ya Dennis!👊

[@fritzcampbell9400]

Hey Eric, great video!! Something is resonating with me about what you all said so this is great! Is this the same for Hybrids and Fairway Woods?? Driver?? am I using the same feels??

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Yes the same stuff!

[@Golfing-AddiCt]

This is brilliant..!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Love the concept here as well!!

[@Rajb90]

Nice much was described thank you Sir

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@thedone1121]

Great tip !

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@zrkolleyt]

What do you do to add speed at the bottom? From what point in the swing you can do that?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Trevor and I talk about that in one of our videos like this but frankly Im not sure which one to link it for ya :) But you turn on the speed starting with the body.....pelvis, ribcage, chest turning and extending AND letting it rip with the arms/club at bottom

[@adnandos14]

Wow just its crazy just removing tension in my arms increased my carry by 10-15 yards

[@CogornoGolf]

Love that!

[@Richkotite1]

I have one for you. At driving range with grandson, using my new TM SIM Max 2, hitting so-so drives...he hands his TM R7 driver that is pretty old and I start striping drives down the middle like 220, 230 ....crazy, I think the new tech is B.S.!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol I would have to see each and know the details of each club (what shaft, loft, weight, etc) and see his swing to say WHY thats happening :)

[@highgatehandyman6479]

I thought I couldn't turn hips through coz if a hip replacement. However I recently learned to turn it all early and now don't pull my driver anymore

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps ya!

[@CNote1906]

"Awareness speed.." love that.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thanks for watching!

[@FlankerJackChannel]

I'll have to watch it again, but I don't think I heard the word struggle or struggling in this entire video. Thank you for not using the worst word in golf instruction.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol I'm not sure but I appreciate you watching either way!

[@FlankerJackChannel]

@@CogornoGolf these videos are gold. Thank you so much.

[@gazz501]

16.40

[@Ice1371]

30 seconds in 😂

[@jasonharvey2432]

5.16😢

[@therealBocaStudios]

One of Tiger Woods coach used to have him start ahead of the ball by a foot or so, rather than start the swing from a static position

[@CogornoGolf]

That can work!!

[@MarcoPao]

Wouaa... Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps :)

[@MarcoPao]

@@CogornoGolf Your really. This video is huge and i will forward it. A lot of value.

[@berto882]

I feel like I improve iron play at the detriment of driving and vice versa. I watch videos like this, see them using an iron and think it’s only applicable to iron play. Is this something that would also apply to a drive? Is the actual swing the same is it just the moving of weight that differs?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Yeah I hear ya... Yes THIS part of the swing (slow down arms to allow pelvis to open) would apply to driver and all other clubs

[@berto882]

That’s great Eric, I really appreciate your reply. I’ll try to focus on that in my next range session. Love the videos, only found your channel recently but this one broke down the movement in a way I’ve not thought about it before. Keep up the great work

[@davidchatwell5780]

I’m confused, I’ve heard the opposite about femur rotation. Rory will actually internally rotate and plant his lead heel towards the target (internal) so that the only way his lead hip can go is behind him. Although these other clips of pros seem to be doing what you’re saying.

[@CogornoGolf]

I suppose everyones gotta look and see and test and decide for themselves what works best for them :)

[@sausagembape677]

Think this is the second time if I've heard a PGA teacher with some awareness of basic skill transmission theory, and I think the first one was the same guy🤣 he actually makes reference to learning style ...guess it might not be a complete waste of money having a lesson. One in a thousand.....that's the odds with the PGA

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@Jasonm1771]

When I remove all tension, I loose the ability to maintain arm structure. any thoughts?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jason! Yes....we address that exact thing in this video here on how to remove tension but keep structure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIO5gGWsi7Snhck

[@PDXJack87]

Soft hands has been a big thing for me to loosen tension. Like im barely holding on it.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@richvestal767]

This is the same way that it works in something like Tae Kwon Do. You polish your technique in slower speeds until your form is polished and sound, and then once you've built up that muscle memory only then do you add speed.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Rich!

[@ricardudesky]

My problem is keeping left arm straight causes tension….some do this effortlessly, but I cant 8:12

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Hope you get it sorted---I would need to see your swing to see how to help. Send to www.cogornogolf.com if you dont get it sorted so we can help. Keeping arm straight may or may not be a problem

[@suuduong3779]

👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@outlander234]

Its really timing issue. The slingshot or the coil is what creates that natural speed and lag. You gotta stop the lower body moving and then arms at the point where your own mobility lets you and transition into downswing. It feels effortless when done correctly.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Appreciate you watching!

[@johnrodgers6049]

I understand that there are all kinds of golfers with every problem possible. What if the problem is the opposite: the sequence is out of whack with the hopes in front of the arms? Arms stuck behind.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey John! I think you'd enjoy checking these 2 videos out on that topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5upd5iEmrqpeqMfeature=shared kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHPQlKN9np6oa7cfeature=shared

[@antlovboba]

There's something comforting and clicks when Tony Hinchcliffe is coaching you in golf

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@jamesschrimshire5833]

Isn't this the dude from Caddy Shack?

[@CogornoGolf]

Its his stunt double :)

[@kylethacker4421]

Tension free?! My body is a temple of tension 😢😂

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol ....try some of these may help :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZrRpKCMZdFrj6M

[@msc32511]

He always looks 13 and sounds 70 😂 great content guys thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

He's one of the best!! Thank you!

[@ahkau4612]

P4 to P5 is "tension free" provided you know how to transition "correctly" - this wasn't shown in this video

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! More on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3zPl4OBhcR1l5o&pp=ygUfRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHNlcXVlbmNlIGxpa2UgcHJvcw%3D%3D

[@gregcochennet385]

I noticed you always start to squat down on the downswing. Whenever I try to do that I hit a foot behind the ball. I still can’t manage to hit the ball first no matter what I try and I’ve been playing for over 50 years

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Greg! Send us your swings at CogornoGolf.com so we can analyze and build a plan for you...this would be a super easy fix!!

[@noonespecial8891]

This is a great idea if you're hitting a hockey slap-shot, but that's not how a golf club works.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback!

[@christopherhi5247]

Yesterday i watched a video of Paddy Harrington who said the total opposite. Hammer down the arms and the body will follow.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol try each and see which works better for you !

[@michaelmosley384]

Take the slow bus to tempo town.

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@EverythingBallard]

Homegirl thicker than a country boy's lunchbox 😍

[@herbiehadfield4848]

There is no points on the scorecard for looks

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@georgesaltamach7386]

This is MONEY., makes sense but when I do it tension free, the face is WIDE open. Why?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks George! I'd start here for managing/squaring the club face: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS6aoqVoayEqq8feature=shared Let us know if any questions!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yeah thats common.....you will likely have to CONSCIOUSLY add some squaring...

[@outlander234]

You have to be tension free only on the backswing. Once you start into downswing the grip has increase and at impact you have to feel your trail hand gripping the club more than your lead hand to really create that follow through and strike it hard. If the gripnis loose through impact you get open club face.