One of the most common issues we observe with the address position in golf is players who are “outside of their shoes.” This means their weight distribution is pushing outward against the outer edge of the shoe, often causing the upper to protrude beyond the sole. This is an extremely common…

Another common golf setup position problem we are going to eliminate is not achieving the proper amount of axis tilt. “Axis Tilt” is simply a technical term for describing how much your spine is tilted away from the target when you are in your setup position. Many golfers do not know how much axis…

One very common question we receive on the Rotary Swing website is, “How much spine angle should I have at address in golf?” In other words, how much should the spine be tilted over toward the ground when addressing the golf ball? The truth is, there is no single, universal spine angle. There…

The second phase in “Five Minutes to the Perfect Setup” is what has been referred to as “getting in the box.” That is an excellent phrase because it provides a simple, intuitive explanation of what we are trying to achieve when establishing perfect posture in golf. As you can see in the anatomical…

Understanding balance in golf can be genuinely confusing. It seems like you are always receiving conflicting advice from one golf instructor to the next. So where should your weight be distributed, from heel to toe, at address in golf, and why? Most golf instructors and golf books will tell you to…

You have watched the greats like Tiger and Jack come up big when the pressure is at its peak. Here is the good news about being clutch like them… You can learn to be clutch if you practice properly. In this video, I will show you how to develop your own preshot routine — a simple, repeatable…

Today we are going to discuss what we like to call “swing glue.” It is the invisible force that holds your golf swing together and allows you to hit great shots even when your technique is not perfect. Swing glue is composed of two essential elements: balance and rhythm. Great balance and great…

HOW TO SET UP FOR THE DRIVER “Should you set up the same way for all the clubs in the bag?” is a question I receive constantly. The answer is absolutely yes — you do not want 13 different golf swings! So, if you want to learn how to swing a driver without developing 12 other swing patterns, read…

Do you struggle, like most golfers, with a flying trail elbow at the top of the backswing? From this compromised position, you are forced to make aggressive compensations with the arms to get the elbow back in front of the body at impact, or make other costly adjustments that rob you of power and…

A crucial and frequently overlooked mistake at golf setup that dramatically impacts the top of the backswing position is failing to establish the proper axis tilt at address. While we have previously covered how to set up with the correct axis tilt and how to determine the right amount for your…

Your Grip Directly Impacts Your Backswing Position If you struggle with knowing where the ball is going after you hit it, you need to first make sure you understand how to grip the golf club properly. I have written extensively about the golf grip on this website and in my golf instruction book The…