Golf Smart Academy Forum — rib cage sway

HI Tyler, your recent post regarding rib cage sway has me intrigued. I have been working on my left handed swing for a little over 2 years now. I experiment on the range and spent time experimenting w rib cage sway yesterday. It seems that this action helps many things if integrated properly, starting lead shoulder down, keeping back to target, not spinning shoulders over too fast, not pulling with hands initially etc. I haven't tried it right handed but my body doesn't seem to move as well toward my left leg (mobility work to do lol). I attached a video, where I was pausing, making the move (rib cage sway) and swinging easy. It does seem, if I do it correctly to get my chest over the ball, which I struggle with at times. What do you dee in video? I also attached a very interesting view of an LPGA golfer, her pelvis/torso movements and timing are fascinating to me. Is she doing this? (rib cage sway)

Thanks, your insights are awesome. Dan

Hi Dan, Yes, I agree that the rib cage sway can help integrate a few things more naturally. Your list (starting lead shoulder down, keeping back to target, not spinning shoulders over too fast, not pulling with hands initially etc.) is pretty good. As far as your video, my main critique is that you might be doing the rib cage sway move too long. It should really be more of a transition move, so it should be finished before the release starts. It looks like your practice move with the club across your shoulders is continuing it through impact. This might influence your bracing pattern ability.

PS - I liked the video of the LPGA player you posted. It shows the timing of the rib cage sway that you should aim for.

Happy Golfing,
Tyler

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