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The golf swing is a circle. The idea is to hit the ball at the apex of the circle or arch. The club then continues around in the circle. Only for a very short distance. A few inches is the club moving down the target line. But that is so small. If you try to swing down the line you get in the way of the natural forces that create acceleration.There are no straight lines in a circle.

Swing Down the Target Line

Get in a set up position holding on to bands or a pulley system. The goal is to pull the pulleys or bands and create more space with your hips. On the backswing side you push away from the pulley. Your force goes into he heel of your trail foot and on the inside. Then you go back to set up or impact then around on the follow through side. Always pushing away from the force on the bands or the cables. This is how you offset the inward force that the club puts on your when you swing. 

PULLEY DRILL

The M3 Coaching Series by Mike Malaska delves into the role of the pelvis and hip sockets in creating a stable, efficient golf swing. This segment emphasizes how understanding and controlling the movement of these critical areas allows golfers to maintain balance, generate power, and improve overall swing consistency.
A key takeaway is the importance of tilting and rotating the pelvis correctly during the swing. Mike explains how the alignment of the hips and pelvis affects the body's connection to the ground and its ability to produce controlled, powerful movements. By visualizing proper hip and pelvis motion and practicing targeted drills, golfers can reinforce correct patterns that translate into better performance.
The series introduces simple, effective exercises that golfers can practice anywhere. For example, using a chair as a guide helps players ensure their hips and knees maintain proper spacing during the swing. Additionally, golfers are encouraged to use mental imagery to internalize these movements, enabling efficient and focused practice without needing a driving range.
The M3 Coaching Series makes these complex mechanics accessible and repeatable, helping golfers build a more powerful and consistent swing while emphasizing the importance of body awareness and visualization.

M3 Coaching Series-Pelvis And Hip Sockets

The mental side of golf is very important. Once your head is in the game, your swing will improve.

SWING STRATEGY

A Malaska Golf Member shares his experience with the Front Loader Drill. He hits the ball better when he puts the club out in front and starts his swing. He said it also keeps him from being too static over the ball.

Mike talks about how, for many years, golfers would set up to the ball and take a slight movement forward before hitting the ball. This triggered the backswing and was called a forward press.

In the 1980s, the prevailing thought in the golf industry changed to a more static start. Unfortunately, this locked a lot of people up. You will notice in many sports, you have to move left to go right. You do the same for the opposite way; go right to go left.

Another problem was taking the club away first. Mike emphasizes that this is a mistake because you will be late with your change of direction.

The Front Loader Drill puts the club out in front. As you bring it back, you are already on your right side, your hips are out of your way, and force is in your right foot. You are set up and can begin to change direction. If you start from a static position, it won’t be until the top of your swing or transition point that your body changes direction. This is too late!

The Front Loader Drill, having the club already out in front, allows you to go left foot, right foot, back to left foot, and then hit. This is your golf swing timing.

When you implement this into your swing without having the club in front of you, you have a slight forward kick or press before swinging backward. This gets you started on your swing.

Again, it is left, right, left, swing. The forward press is the trigger to get you to swing.

HOW TO START YOUR SWING

Hi, my name is Matt Baker, and I&rsquo;m a Malaska Golf-certified coach based here in the UK. Today&rsquo;s question comes from Chris Murrell&mdash;or Murrell (apologies if I&rsquo;ve mispronounced your name). Chris asks, &ldquo;When the moment of impact comes into play in the golf swing, is it the body or the momentum of the body that directs the club into the ball? Or is it the hands and arms that do this?&rdquo;
This is a great question, and the answer is that it&rsquo;s a combination of both. When you swing a golf club back, the momentum of the club starts first. As the swing transitions into the change of direction, the shoulders help direct the club. This change of direction creates the proper spine tilt as you move into your left side. It also helps establish the split or shift in momentum that directs the arms back down toward the ball.
From there, the momentum of the club pulls the hands, arms, and shoulders through the swing. The weight and inertia of the club, along with the forces you generate, all work together to create a fluid, coordinated motion. It&rsquo;s not just one element doing all the work&mdash;they all play a role.
As the club starts back, momentum initiates the movement. Then, as you transition at the top of the swing, the shoulders guide the club back down. The key is to keep the shoulder sockets relaxed. If they&rsquo;re relaxed, the transition happens naturally, allowing the forces and momentum to work efficiently.
It&rsquo;s essential to keep everything smooth and relaxed, letting the momentum of the club swing around you. The club initiates the motion, the shoulders guide it, and the momentum pulls you through, delivering power and accuracy to your shot. This harmony of movement helps generate clubhead speed and ensures proper swing mechanics.
To summarize, it&rsquo;s not about choosing between the body or the hands and arms&mdash;it&rsquo;s about how the forces, momentum, and coordination between them all come together. Using momentum correctly and allowing it to work for you will help you swing on the right path and generate speed and power.
I hope that answers your question, Chris. Keep practicing, and I&rsquo;ll catch you soon!

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