In this golf lesson video, Brady Riggs explains what a golf swing looks like throughout the swing for someone that is flexible compared to someone with limited flexibility. He explains how to optimize your golf swing based on your physical limitations and abilities. Brady explains some subtle moves that can improve the ball striking ability and distance for the average Joe.

1 – Setup
– Feet
Flexible – Keep toes pointing straight forward or perpendicular to the target line.
Not Flexible – Open up your feet and point your toes out slightly to facilitate hip rotation.

– Shoulders
Not Flexible – Drop your right shoulder back a little

– Ball Position
Not Flexible – Back in your stance a little.

2 – Backswing
– Hips
Flexible – Hips resist turning while body has a slight lateral motion to the right.
Not Flexible – Let your hips open up immediately.

– Right Leg
Flexible – Keep your knee bent.
Not Flexible – Let your leg straighten out.

3 – Downswing / Transition
Flexible – Body starts to lateralize and uncoil before arms are completely finished with backswing.
Not Flexible – Stop completely at the top before your body starts to uncoil.

4 – Impact
– Left leg and Hips
Flexible – Left leg straightens out while chest remains over the ball and hips point at target.
Not Flexible – Left leg remains flexed and hips just start to open toward target.

5 – Release
– Hands
Flexible – Left wrist points at target and hands are in front of the ball.
Not Flexible – Let the club head start to pass the hands through impact.

6 – Finish
– Rotation
Flexible – Arms and club wrap around you at finish and the club points to the target.
Not Flexible – Let the club head finish where it’s comfortable.