Active pivot versus reactive pivot

[O.B.Left]

Jeff

I now see your quest for golf knowledge in a different light. If you are seeking an improved action given your physical limitations then you Sir are a practical seeker like the rest of us golf nut bars.

Here is a drill that I love but please exercise extreme caution given your back issues.

-with a 9 iron
-no ball
-from fix and with EA turned on
-turn right hip back (pre setting a cleared right hip for the back AND the thru)
-slide your hips several inches targetwards until you knee is approx over your left foot. (your weight is now preset to the left and your head is still centered). In a mirror you will appear very Hogan like.
-with light lag pressure take an easy 3/4 swing (Which is all one ever really needs assuming you get to right shoulder high, top). Hold your right hip back in startdown and release.

If this tweaks your back a little then make sure you allow for the release of your right hip, letting the body pull it around post impact. If it hurts a lot abandon the drill and axis tilt in favour of circle path albeit with a cleared right hip.

Its a strange feeling at first, with the right hip held back. You will notice that your divots are straight however! Yes sir.

If you are able to this without hurting your back try a few shots with easy lag pressure. The contact is addictive. I fell so much in love with this drill that I tried to play a round with it. My back was a mess after 9 holes and I had to abandon it, but the drill remains as my primary anti cut shot therapy. A great stance to assume when doing start down waggles too.

While the preset drill can be harmful if over done, I believe that with shorter shots and easy lag pressure, its an excellent way to ingrain these alignments for use in a non harmful more dynamic full swing.

I no longer see the swing as being as rotational as I once did. Id be interested to know how this works for you.

O.B.