(Train Your Feet to Move Like an Athlete)
Most golfers have been told to keep their feet quiet—but that advice might be holding you back. In almost every other sport, motion starts with the feet. You step to throw a baseball. You step to swing a tennis racket. You shift and plant your feet when hitting a hockey puck or serving in volleyball. Why should golf be any different? In Day 17, Mike Malaska explains how the golf swing is a full-body athletic movement that starts from the ground up—and shows you why restricting your lower body causes compensations, early extension, and a breakdown in your sequence. By reintroducing natural, instinctive footwork into your swing, you’ll unlock power, rhythm, and consistency like never before.
You’ll learn drills that simulate athletic motion, including the Step-Step-Hit sequence and the Sit-Down Drill using a chair. These drills help you feel how to properly shift your weight and use your lower body without early extension or collapsing into the ball. By stepping back and sitting down, your hips stay in posture, your hands have room to swing, and you build the instinct to move like an athlete—not a robot.
Whether you’re throwing a ball or hitting a drive, your feet are your foundation. This day is about reconnecting with how the body is meant to move.

What You’ll Learn About Foot Action:
Why most golfers get “top-heavy” trying to keep their feet quiet
How stepping drills train your body to move away from the ball at impact
Why early extension is often caused by the trail hip moving toward the ball
How to create a “sit-down” feeling to keep posture and stay in balance
Two powerful drills: the Step-Step-Hit and the Chair Sit-Down

Key Takeaway:
Train your feet to move. Stepping, sitting, and pushing away from the ball creates real athletic motion. The ground pushes back when you swing—and your feet must react. This is how you reclaim speed, stability, and confidence in every shot.