How To Turn The Hips Correctly In The Downswing | Milo Lines Golf

[@MiloLinesGolf]

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[@claudiadepaoli8375]

I Love the teaching, but showing the wrong movements so often is for me personally not good at all. I am someone who reacts(learns) with „visible“ teachings. Therefore I have to see more the correct movements not so many times the incorrect one’s!

[@georgetinwick3450]

kinda makes sence when some don't mention any pressure going to the heal or recommend weight staying away from the heal. All i can say for the last couple of years i have been resiting pressure going to heal. and my game sucks. I will apply your preference Thursday in hopes it will improve my impact and finish positions. Ball goes everywhere and my finish is completely out of balance. So disappointing. Tks again

[@tonyreese6416]

I don’t care for the criticizing replies. You are the best instructor , mild spoken, respectful, caring person I have ever heard. Thank you for your work and channel.

[@Hannualen]

I fully support...for some ten years this is the first lesson where pelvis/hip mechanism is described. You improved my game a lot!!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Gents!

[@davidwells1228]

Milo, this is pure gold. So many instructors have told us what to do - this is the first time someone has explained how to do it and what muscles to use. Brilliant.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

david wells spread the word

[@williamriordan1]

Clockwise right femur is soo good.

[@michaeldevine660]

This isn’t too complexed. It’s actually quite easy on the mind for me. But I’m a good golfer who is a scratch golfer trying ti get to the next level. Thanks for the video awesome. I’ve been working on this and I’m hitting the ball more consistent now

[@catawbasprings1]

This may be the single most helpful golf video on KZbin. I’ve never seen this move discussed anywhere, by anyone, and it works! It eliminates early extension without even thinking about it.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

catawbasprings1 thanks I don’t think many people understand the true mechanics of rotation

[@brandonderks6466]

@@MiloLinesGolf So you keep the weight back until your almost half way down in the downswing?

[@danielquinlivan7777]

AWESOME!!! You have mentioned in your other videos that the golf swing starts from the ground up. I asked several of my golf buddies, how do they shift their weight in the downswing. No one gave me a solid answer that helped me. So, this is what the DR. ordered. Your analogy of the CLOCK GEARS is the UNBELIEVABLE. That one move started everything in motion. I never heard anyone mention this before. This is unfricking believable. I would like to say.... Thank you DR. MILO!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Right on, not sure I'm a Doc, but thanks Daniel!

[@markseymour940]

Milo, this is the best explained lesson on the swing that I have seen/heard. I’m 70yrs old and wish this explanation was around 50+ years ago. You are much appreciated and an excellent instructor!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Mark!

[@richardjamieson9103]

Your instructional video's have unlocked the golf swing for me! I've been sharing your channel with friends. It's been like a capstone course I've been taking over the past two years of studying on KZbin upon returning to the game after about a 20 year hiatus (no KZbin in the 80's/90's, just well meaning friends). There's lot's of great stuff out there, and I'm so glad I finally got here (thanks to your collaboration with Be Better Golf). So right now, I'm working on incorporating the highly biomechanically efficient "golfletic" swing movements into a scaled back effort level (~80% as I feel it). After the initial thrill of experiencing better striking with the driver and the longest driving of my life, I started focusing on the irons, and that took some adjustment. Turns out, the adjustment was to back off the swing "intensity" (by which I mean how hard I intend to hit the ball) and focus on the biomechanics. The ball being teed up gives some slack to the driver that isn't there with a ball on the ground. Well, the efficiency compensated for the "lower intensity" and ball striking with irons is now more repeatable, and the iron distances are about the same, perhaps a half club longer! For me that's about 145-150 8i (20 yr old clubs). Monday I hit my first sub-par 9 at -1, and the coolest thing about it was that there was nothing spectacular going on (it was a planned 9 hole outing, had other obligations). Just hitting fairways with enough length to approach greens with 9i and lower, and hitting greens/fringes and two-putting. Piece of cake :-) Thanks Milo, and here's to hoping you reach more golfers and subscribers with your instruction.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for the kind words Richard!

[@wmjs320]

An eye-opening concept and explanation. Thank you so much for this.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

You bet, thanks for watching!

[@hiranm8944]

As per other comments on here, after many months of trying to understand this move - Milo explain this perfectly. Even after several lesson the pro's, they haven't been able to tell me that I needed to give greater attention to the rear leg, keeping the pressure there and this is what activates the rotation. Great job Milo, video saved!! : )

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching Hiran!!

[@loui553]

This video just single handedly got me to pivot properly in the downswing. I’ve been struggling with what to feel and how to actually rotate the pelvis. I knew where and what direction it needed to be in but couldn’t get it there without manipulation. The pitching stretch solidified everything. Thank you!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad it helped

[@Golf2025]

This is excellent. At time 6:43 I can feel myself as an early-extender make that dreadful move. I wish I had received this specific instruction years ago. Great job and looking forward to your future posts.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Love it, thank you!

[@Chris_Traynor]

Just re-visiting this golden oldie. Some of your classic vids are just brilliant!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Christian!

[@1Campe0n]

Best explanation ever. Great Instruction, obviously from a Great Player and Athlete…Thank You Miles!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching Alejandro!

[@genemckeel1432]

Brilliant brother. I’ve seen upteen videos in an attempt to figure this out, with no success until I watched this video. Thanks young man. I went from crap to phenomenal. Feels so good.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Great to hear and thanks for the follow!

[@aldertonewood6575]

Rotation has been a trouble spot for me for quite some time ie connecting the backswing and down swing. These are great exercises to feel the body work in the right manner. Of all the vids I’ve watched, and lessons I have taken, this one allows me to understand these particular movements the best! Thanks for the great explanation.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching Alder!

[@whitedime]

brilliant

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks!

[@jensbergman7233]

Milo, Your description is simply amazing. Ive heard for so long from so many sources to not push off my right side. Ive taken that verbatum and have just simply tried to figure out how i can power the swing with only my left side from the top of the backswing. Your description of how to correctly use the right side is so simple and beautiful. I am immensly thankful, you sir just took my golfing to the next level and i feel i can finally progress again. Thank you

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad it was helpful, Jens!

[@johnalessi5724]

terrific video, like that you share actual videos, get a good perspective of what is necessary

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you liked it! Thanks John!

[@andrewc1280]

The clearest explanation of the pivot I have seen, and I've searched for years, and watched countless online.... Your instruction is great, echoes a lot of George Gankus, without being so technical. He did a video analysis of my swing a couple years ago, and gave several things to help with my stalling, early extension, lack of pivot.... but I just couldn't get how to initiate the movement of the hips in transition. My left leg just doesn't want to initiate anything. I saw a video you recorded a video with Eric Corgorno on how to move the lower body in the downswing, and at last, after years of struggling with this, the lights started to flash on. The two things that struck me the most, (1) the left hip initially moves in a downward direction (or stays down), and (2) quickly followed by right-side bend. The motions seem to flow one into the other when done correctly. The feel may be different for different folks, but for me it definitely is the left leg following the left hip. I don't even think of the left leg, it just seems to do the right thing if the left hip takes lead. Makes me feel like I'm sitting my left cheek down on something slightly behind me to get the whole thing going. Thank you so much, I think this is going to transform my whole game to a new level if I can ingrain these mechanics.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Andrew!

[@andystoughton8111]

The cardboard drill is the most effective drill I've ever tried. Has revolutionized my swing concept. So helpful in clarifying the concept of using the ground and the basics of how to turn/ use the hips correctly. Seems to be so foundational for what you teach....has added a minimum of 20 yards to my tee shots.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Keep it up!!

[@erichbluhm1245]

Super helpful drills!!! Really helped improve my hip turn and allowed me to quite the hands and hit it dead straight! Thanks much and keep it coming!!!!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Erich!

[@jaywilner4187]

I love all these videos. Which series or playlist. should I start with to start with the basics of this type of swing? So far I’m just kind of grabbing videos and watching him. I feel like I’m missing out on the basics first. Thank you for making these.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Hi Jay, I would highly suggest joining my online academy if you are unable to come see me in person here in Arizona. It's got all the goods and includes individual analysis! milolinesgolf.com

[@miker5502]

Many thanks Milo! This was a very clear explanation of how our hips should move in an athletic manner to get maximum usage of the ground forces available to us. Cheers from Nova Scotia. Mike. ( now I just need to practice getting it into my swing )

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike, please do check out my online academy at milolinesgolf.com if I can be of further help!

[@shaggybx]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@philipsmith6152]

Great easy to understand technique, will be practicing that next time at the DR

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Philip!

[@taya33888]

This is the best explains how to start rotation of hip before down swing. I never heard about this kinetic and muscle function before. After I trying to start "external rotation right foot with my glut" It's can cure all my wrong hip movements that I struggle for all ten years. lots of thanks Sir.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching Tayard!

[@aboynamedsandoz]

I think I finally know what golf spikes are for. Thanks, Milo!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Haha, any time, thanks!

[@DetVen]

This is excellent for me...I've had 3 ACL replacements on my left knee, so my swing needs to be easy on my left knee and this gave me a good method of maintaining the fundamentals, but protecting my left knee.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Awesome!

[@pohoresky]

Excellent video. A very good explanation of what muscles to use in order to rotate properly to start the downswing/transition/separation if you will. . If you do not, will not, cannot understand this vital movements of the hips to start the downswing properly you will never be able to separate the lower body correctly from the upper body and you are stuck in your progress.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Harold!

[@Geep1778]

this explains what i have been looking for perfectly. i’ve just been searching for the best way to put my feet at set up so i can do this powerfully and stay balanced all the way through. i needed some work on my left leg stability and most people do because it allows for a more powerful swing. I suffer from multiple ankle injuries and flat feet so finding the most efficient foot placement for me has been tough. I’m constantly dancing on the tee box until i find a sturdy starting place n it messes w my head pre swing. i almost never feel entirely comfortable unless i’ve been consistently training lower body at the gym. Otherwise my take away has to be slow enough to hit the marks or i sway or my arms come back too fast and it pulls my body off the ball and good luck finding center from there

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you liked, thank you!

[@Geep1778]

@@MiloLinesGolf do you do any leg exercises for more stability? My right leg seems to be so much stronger pan left oh and it’s messing up my balance as I step into it.

[@tliveT1Up]

Great video Milo!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nickbaker1189]

Excellent!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you liked it!

[@carlosenriquelee3501]

Excelente video Milo. Gracias!!!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Gracias Carlos!

[@Robin-Cj]

Milo can't take you enough for this brakedown, im 29 a dedicated golfer of a 8 handicap, Still i feel its impossible to get down to that squatting possition, whatever i have tried my hips go towards the ball. Untill i did that drill with One leg up to feel the right thing. I realised i was moving weight to the right, TURNING My hips but there was never any pressure on the inside of my back leg or back glute. Nothing was loaded, immdiatly realised how much easier it is to get the downswing right if you do this correct in the backswing. THANK YOU

[@louislazarus9253]

If you think about what your right arm (UPPER BONE-HUMERUS) does during the swing, everything takes care of itself automatically. Your arm goes up and your arm goes down as you rotate your chest back and through. It's two movements blended into one coordinated movement. This thought makes everything really simple. Arm goes up. Arm goes down. It takes about three minutes of doing this for your brain to "click". You'll feel what you have to do and then everything becomes automatic. Once you blend the chest movement and the arm(s) movement into one timed movement you will be astonished at how well you hit the ball.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

It's nice when it all clicks

[@alanmcmaster1423]

Never heard anyone describe externally rotating the trail leg before. Now I have a feeling on how the lower body works. I've always known what I should be doing but I never knew HOW it's done. Many thanks!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

You bet Alan, thanks for the watch!

[@tpgolfnet]

高爾夫雜誌有敍述四種方式的向下揮桿、您說的這種方法也有說到、多謝您

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@ksharpe10]

When you did that cardboard under the right foot. That explains why one certain METAL Spike on my Shoes Years ago, either needed to be retightened and eventually would Wear/Tear out on the Right shoe. That was the one particular Point that Resisted that Turning. Yep, I mainly Played in the METAL SPIKE era. I still have one GOOD pair. It did make a Difference. Thanks Milo. The Exercise is Great, surprised I could do it at 66 years old.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@rickmiller8893]

This is good..I've always used my lower back for the most part as I've always taken the hips as the PELVIS..AND NOT..the top inner part of the legs. Also I don't replace my spikes as I should...and this video just explained the importance of that.. because if not.. you'll use your back and or slide too much..just not to slip..that's why Hogan had an extra spike in his right shoe..it all makes sense now.

[@larrylee2507]

Milo, excellent piece. I do find "sitting" on the right foot and using the ground during initial transition keeps me more centered around my axis before transferring to and rotating left hip out of the way.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Love it, thanks for watching Larry!

[@robinbhairam7508]

What a view! Though I feel I could use a putter to comfortably to play that hole!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Haha, Thanks Robin

[@skpts]

I took an online lesson from Milo a couple weeks ago and I'm making progress. But today I tried starting the transition with the clockwise rotation of the trail leg. F me! That is hard to do! Wish there was a drill to work into this move. By the time the BS is complete at P4 my trail leg is pretty damn straight, trail butt cheek back, and lead knee turned in or bent, it is hard coming up with the energy to turn the trail leg some more from that position. IDK, maybe I'm missing something. ML, keep it coming I love your stuff, but if you can help with this one it sure would be appreciated.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks pro!

[@swingsearcher7536]

Hello, very good explanation of what is happening in the downswing. I have a question regarding your clip starting around 6:15. It seem to me that your right forearm is rotated a lot clockwise till P6, shaft at second parallel right before impact- probably beyond that point. Does that help you to control the release point? I have the assumption that the earlier the right elbow straightens and the sooner we turn our forearms or humerus bone counter clockwise, the earlier we release the clubbed into the ball.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Swingsearcher yes it is rotated clockwise as a result of change of direction. Watch my other videos for more clarity on the topic

[@allant.9152]

Still the best explanation of how to open up the hips correctly that I've seen.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thank you Allan!

[@andrewnielson4432]

voilà finally found it about the hips explanation really understandable especially 7:34, 5:02 which i've been struggle to understand a bit gonna practice into it once the vaccine side effect on my arm wore off. Can't wait to try this out and thanks

[@andrewnielson4432]

really help giving me a picture of it and what to do of it

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Andrew, you'll get there!

[@andrewnielson4432]

@@MiloLinesGolf but also love the tips of when downswing you tried to explain that right leg should be rotate clockwise thats the picture that help me the most

[@andrewnielson4432]

i get it just watching this video is helping but i found interesting stuff in foundation when trying to connected it experiment on it and guess what yup it has to be connected to the transition section yup you are right its kinda hard to explain the move of it but have to practice it more around since im not really that flexible but wish me luck.

[@hansotte6734]

This is easy once you grind a bit. I’m 60 shot 1 over today. Back feels great. Actually once sequence is dialed in just fire. Thanks Sir

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for watching Hans!

[@stegaaa2182]

Great video !

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thank you!

[@Boovda]

Great video Milo, exactly the topic I needed guidance with. Can I ask if you have a specific swing thought or trigger that relates to this movement at the transition to kick off the downswing? Currently mine is to try and open the hips as fast as I can and leave my arms up, which I've had some success with but also a too severe in to out path (10°+) when I get lazy with it. A lot of your swing philosophy is in tune with where I have managed to get to in my own swing 'journey'. Do you offer online lessons? I'd love to get your opinion on my swing.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Yes, check out my website milolinesgolf.com for our academy and online lessons. For trigger, feel the flow, the hands staying up/back for a bit as you begin working into the ground. Like throwing a ball.

[@tomwiggin4887]

great stuff

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Tom!

[@jasontroutman9845]

This is a gem for us hip bumpers

[@MiloLinesGolf]

;)

[@JohnSmith-nl2us]

Where was this clip before? Just now figured out the real reason why I’ve been losing distance and spraying the ball around. Thanks for this video!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

It’s been here for a while 😉

[@alecrosekrans]

Great video. Quick question. If you were to put the piece of cardboard under your lead leg, which way would it spin as you start your downswing?

[@bh5606]

Have watched this several times. Have tried the drills. Can't seem to get what is going on. Can you give this again with other ideas? Thank you.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Why don’t you do a lesson live or online with me so we can figure out together what you’re missing?

[@TheGHINger]

Love this video. Question for you: if you placed the cardboard under your left foot during transition, would it also rotate clockwise? Or would it stay still as you aren’t applying torque force (just vertical when you push away)?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

It would slide mostly towards the ball and a little towards the target not much spinning

[@TheGHINger]

@@MiloLinesGolf thanks so much! On a scale of 1-10 how hard would you say you’re twisting/pushing the right foot and pushing the left foot? I’ve always wondered what “overdoing it” would be. Thanks. You guys rock!

[@GoldenK9Campers]

One more question.. I'm still a little confused on the left hip/glute.. and what you should be feeling her to get the left hip to open up.. Do you feel it's just your left knee in external rotation as well as "pushing away" with the left leg? Can you iterate that pushing away feeling a little more? Thanks..

[@MiloLinesGolf]

I have some other videos on this, but yes working into the ground with lead leg external and hip staying inside of lead foot as lead hips backs up. Thanks Darrell!

[@knkklassy]

Curious Milo, on your backswing, does you pressure go Across the whole inside of the right foot pretty evenly or towards the ball of the foot?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Inside and slightly heel side.

[@jimgeorge72]

Awesome lesson, Milo. What's cool is you practice what you preach, and your slow motion swing shows it perfectly!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Jim!

[@billybastar4022]

Another great lesson. I wish I lived close to you. I would see you for advice at least once a week.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Bill Uransel my online lessons are getting better results than I expected!

[@billybastar4022]

Golfletics wish I had the layout at the house to setup a net and camera. What do you charge for a online lesson?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Bill Uransel $60 for 30 minutes

[@jimbarr4936]

The drill to turn the back foot using the piece of cardboard was very helpful for me (Counter Rotating Force to hips). Just practicing it in the living room you can feel your hips want to turn faster and more in-line with the club path (I do not feel out of control or spinning off the ball). I know Milo is a ex baseball player and I read Hogan's swing was influence by his brother that was a baseball player. So I watched Bryce Harpers homerun derby clips on you tube and you can see his back knee/leg coil by watching the line on his baseball pants rotate as he shifts his weight in the coil. He is getting like 20-30% more turn by the coil in his back knee......the line down his pant goes from pointing straight at the catcher to 20-30% past the catcher........ He is definitely not doing the squash the bug technique so many of us learned in the 90's playing baseball. Very interesting take on rotation for maximum power & accuracy. I think there is similarities to Milo's technique and Bryce Harpers Technique to get max power.

[@ronrund]

Great lesson Milo!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Ron!

[@stephenfoust4450]

Milo is there any way to get coached by someone like you ? There is absolutely no one in my area who cares to give lessons unless your a junior . For a lot of guys like myself in mid 30s it’s hard to find anyone that will commit any time to helping to improve or help understand the game of golf as you teach it . Your videos are gold Milo , keep em coming .

[@MiloLinesGolf]

The best option I have is to become a member of milolinesgolf.com where I give 1 on 1 coaching to the membership as well as provide a step by step framework to build a better swing

[@catawbasprings1]

Watched this video numerous times. I think this explains the famous Snead Squat.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

catawbasprings1 yes sir it does.

[@nerd9992]

Best drill ever!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Youngsun!

[@genemckeel1432]

“ So, the second way I see people screw this up “ I just subscribed. 🤣

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Hehe

[@steveperry1344]

milo, i'm left handed but golf right and kind of left side dominant, ive been keying on the left hip and knee winding up and i let the arms kinda go were they want to go. i use the same left side muscles to pull everything down and open and it produces a nice consistent but lower ball flight and i seem to have lost distance with the irons. would i be better off keying on the right side going back, what do you think?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

I would need to see your swing to give you the best action plan. Thanks for watching Steve.

[@steveperry1344]

@@MiloLinesGolf not sure how to to that.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

@@steveperry1344 visit milolinesgolf.com to schedule a FaceTime lesson or to join my membership site where you can get your swing evaluation each month

[@GreenwichVillageLiving]

Great video Milo! question - would you say the initial move in the downswing is the trail knee moving slightly away from the target ?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

No

[@GreenwichVillageLiving]

@@MiloLinesGolf Gotya. I guess I’m just trying to understand how the trail leg spin out feel actually materializes in body motion. . It it just a building of pressure in the inside of the back foot as the back swing progresses?

[@ronnleffler7201]

Well done! Can you explain ball position related to target line. I’m guessing my position is wrong in relation to my target line. Meaning are your feet and line always like railroad tracks or as you get closer to target do you open up target line because of the arc of the swing is bottoming out right of target pushing shots to right of target? Btw I’ve been stuck at an 8 forever and about 6 months ago I ran into a video with you and Brandon on the course and you explaining what you are doing with your hand path and it changed my golf game forever. I’m a 5 now and give you and a little to Brandon lol for my swing changes!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Shorter clubs I like to see a little open and woods and driver square to slightly closed. Thanks for watching Ronn and glad to hear of your improvements! If I can further help in any way, check out my website at milolinesgolf.com.

[@stevenolmstead]

Great lesson. This point of the right leg needing to turn CLOCKWISE (away from the target) at the start of the downswing is leading edge stuff. This necessary movement is certainly far from intuitive for most golfers when the rotation of hips/upper body, etc. is required on the downswing in a counter-clockwise (toward the target). I think for most of us - the right foot/knee/leg wants to move counterclockwise when we start the downswing. And as you say - this causes all sort of problems.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Steven!

[@GoldenK9Campers]

On the first exercise you do with the left leg/hip.. Is that the muscle you should feel opening up on the left side? Do you do the same exercise with the right hip? I have some lower back issues.. and everytime I try to work on my hip rotation... it seems I always have issues with my lower back?

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Oh shoot.. answered my own question.. when you're doing that move with the left leg.. you reach down and feel your right glute/hip.. which I suppose is the muscle you're targeting..

[@kryschiou4449]

there's only one phrase to tag the vid: 'milo the great'! thx, master!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Ha ha

[@scottharmon5583]

You’re right - when I do that exercise I feel those muscles in the right hip/glute loading and turning the femur to power the downswing and opening of the hips. I wonder, is the same thing true about the backswing/closing the hips? Does the same muscle group in the left/lead hip/glute rotate the *left* femur to close the hips?

[@thefishnmusician9667]

Proper rotation of the hips to avoid back issues is what I am after however doesn’t the loading of the back leg as shown with the cardboard drill put excessive pressure on the knee since there is that twisting motion? Kind of like I saved my back only to now have a knee issue?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Our knees and hips are designed for force absorption so we want to use them where possible.

[@alanmcmaster1423]

When you land on the lead foot on the downswing should you feel that you are pushing the foot towards the target line and rotating the toe towards the target (the exact opposite of what you're trying to make the lead hip do)? So in other words, from the ground up, are you pushing your lead hip into rotation?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

For the lead foot, I prefer pressure fall into middle/ball of foot with heel if anything arriving closer to target initially than toe. Many try to cheat rotation by spinning their left foot. This creates pressure shift issues.

[@lukeseminara2157]

This is what I’ve been looking for, for the last 3 years of golfing lol

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for stopping by Luke! Hope you enjoy the channel.

[@chubbychequer1512]

Great video 👍👍

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thank you!

[@sdot-lb2ql]

You're a effen genius Milo. Great video. Thank you. Now my friends are all going down muhaha

[@MiloLinesGolf]

sam oung I’m no genius but thanks for the compliment.

[@BertF1966]

🤣🤣

[@somritsoonthornrangsi7269]

Great lesson, I have been playing golf for 44 yrs and still try to master the hip movement. I tried your card board on the right foot and drill on pushing left leg in order to help my right hip to turn, the problem I am facing is that my right heel has lift up ( toe pointing to the ground similar to when finishing the swing) which elevated my right hip. Are there gonna be a problem swinging like this? Please advise

[@MiloLinesGolf]

I’d have to see your swing to give a definitive answer

[@somritsoonthornrangsi7269]

I live in Bangkok, Thailand. Can I sent you footage of my swing via email?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

somrit soonthornrangsi yes or via txt message

[@somritsoonthornrangsi7269]

can I have your email address, I can send you right away?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

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[@TheBukman]

The feel you explained with the cardboard under your right foot was a lightbulb moment for me. I have been trying to replicate your lower body motion in the downswing to try and achieve your amazing rotation and tow the club into impact and this was the missing piece for me.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for the comment!

[@golfholic7391]

Hi Milo- just subcribe your channel, love your instruction , i would like to have a few online lessons so how we go? Am from Vietnam.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Golfletics has invited you to book your next appointment on their booking site. squareup.com/appointments/book/C2WJA3N1W5V5T

[@JohnK222inf]

Is your trail foot intentionally turning counter clockwise on the cardboard or is the transition move on the lead side making it do that??

[@vanceweber4094]

I have to concur with another person who commented that this may be one of the most elucidating videos I have seen on this topic. Great communication. Quick questions--should one practice these motions completely sequentially? and ....is the movement you describe -- using ground force to rotate the pelvis--is that the "Torque" that is described Swing Catalyst tracings? I had not understood that previously. (Hope your answer is yes!! ) And what about the "Vertical" force measured in Swing Catalyst? Is that part of the final left leg rotational part you describe? Awesome.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Vance Weber I’m happy this video was elucidating (nice word by the way). Yes The torque measured by swing catalyst is what I have described here and yes the way your legs push up and away as the club goes out to the ball is the vertical force measured by swing catalyst as well.

[@vanceweber4094]

@@MiloLinesGolf Thanks so much. I minored in English a long time ago. Haha. Just discovered your channel and you have helped me immensely in short order. I did ask another question in another video about hands steepening. If you would be kind enought......Look forward to reviewing all your content and perhaps hook up for online lesson or however you do it.

[@renerealme7956]

You know it’s good advice when you can get me to say “ooooohhh”. I’m guilty of one of the faults mentioned at the beginning of the video. The cardboard example got me to understand.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Haha, thanks Rene!

[@vanceporter8689]

Like the video but does your right hip not move forward as your left hip rotates and left leg straightens? Another key that has helped me is on the downswing getting my hands in front of the quads of my right leg. At that point I feel my hips rotate( left hip moving back right hip forward(?))and left leg straighten.

[@Fetchem1222]

Pure gold Thank you!!!!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks!

[@KP-zn5qx]

I tried this swing thought and started making amazing contact. However, I started to baby slice the ball and I've never had an issue with slicing. Any idea why this swing thought could possibly cause a slice? Thank you!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

I’d have to see you swing to say what is happening

[@deathstarr1111]

Hey Milo, Hi from Dublin Ireland. Love the vids and info. My hip movement is of my biggest swing problems . I tend to loose my spine angle in the takeaway and my right hip moves towards ball a little then a little more in the downswing. My CHS with driver is 110 approx. I took your hip move straight to the course and swing felt more powerful for sure. My hips are sore from rehearsing the move 😎My posture at address is usually balanced. Even if i put my weight in my heels i still move away from the ball and lift when youd think id try and move forward or increase my spine tilt to find my balance. My left knee moves in lowering my left hip in the takeaway but i still manage to lift my spine angle. Long story short could you do a vid on right hip in backswing. Looking at movement from when the club starts in the takeaway. Thx a mil for everything. Best, Adam.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks for the comment. I will surely make a video on the topic

[@peterhammer6915]

Great lesson! Only disturbing thing was the bag in front of you where I imagined you would hit the ball :)

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Haha thanks, Peter!

[@mattbuffardi]

milo - make a video explaining why long drive champions don't have trail foot on ground through downswing. how are they sourcing their power?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

I'll add it to the list, Matt! Thanks.

[@mattwinch9587]

It's counter-intuitive to the way I learned but it really makes sense. I think it simplifies, not complicates the move.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you liked it, Matt! Thanks.

[@GermanBullitt]

I have seen so many vids about hip Rotation and how it should look...blabla. Nobody told how to do it. They all just showing the move. YOU were the first and as far as i can see the only one who ever told how it actually works and what to do, what to feel. To turn the right leg counter ClockWise is "the Golf secret" for the correct hipturn Great Video. Since the hiprotation is the key in the golf swing, 1 mio thumbs up for you! Helped me alot.

[@GermanBullitt]

Ops my bad. turning the right leg clockwise...is correct. :-)

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Glad you liked, thanks!

[@BiLatKnee]

Maybe this is why Hogan had that extra spike installed in all of his right-foot golf shoes.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Hmmm ;) Thanks Doug

[@KevinBostwick]

Is it safe to say, you can feel as if your left leg turns counter-clock wise whereas the right leg is clock wise? I struggle a lot with getting the left leg to react correctly.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thanks Kevin, sure thing!

[@thomaslahr9022]

I wish i knew this 20 years ago!

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Me too haha

[@catawbasprings1]

Nicholas talked about the club head beating his shirt buttons to impact. I seem to do better keeping my chest pointing right of the ball on the downswing. I’d like to hear your thought! Thanks.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

That may have been his feel but his chest was as open or more-so than most. Just speculating but his feel was probably to keep him from just spinning out of the top and loading as I described in my athletic transition video. If you seem to be better with your chest facing behind the ball it is probably due to a need to flip the face closed at the bottom. I’d have to see video to be sure of the root cause.

[@cryptoengineer9930]

I like what you teach Milo one of the few teachers that talk sense. You really do understand the transition with correct sequence you are struggling.

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Thank you!

[@shawndgee]

2:16 I almost had to go for the Tylenol, that looks painful. It is a good thing you are an " Elite Athlete".

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Haha, instant ACL tear.

[@georgerodriguez7588]

I use a hip bump and it works for me . I start opening up naturally. The only problem with it is that you will eventually have hip pain if you start trying to hit the ball farther after so many swings. This way of moving your hips is much more safer on your hips

[@lovemypug5077]

Hey Milo, is the thought of sitting into your right leg as you begin the downswing a good thought to get the hips to function properly? Thanks

[@MiloLinesGolf]

LoveMyPug maybe depending on what you currently do

[@jasonbreding7905]

I find myself at the same time as my hips rotate I make a conscious effort to focus on my hands and how they turn to make sure the club face is square and compress the ball and it feels like i lose speed ... when i do it correctly the ball feels like it explodes off the club face when i do it wrong i hit it thin but far straight ... not enough practice or muscle memory yet

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Learn the proper wrist action and release, then the pivot will be easier for you. "Turning" is no bueno! Check out my release videos. Thanks, Jason!

[@jack-hq7gr]

Great ideas, like the frisbee or cardboard tip for back leg. Any thought or ideas on how to trigger or start the backswing?

[@MiloLinesGolf]

jack good question there are lots of ways good players do this but no real correct answers