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Drop and Rotate For Straighter Golf Shots
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Are you being lied to by golf coaches on social media just to feed an algorithm? In this video, we break down what might be golf’s biggest con: the classic "headcover under the lead arm" connection drill. While lazy pros love posting it for views, forcing yourself to stay tightly connected actually destroys your width, ruins your arm lift, and creates massive club path issues. It's a major reason why so many amateurs struggle to strike their irons or hit a consistent driver.
Instead of chasing bad advice, I'm showing you how to actually fix it using my "Drop and Rotate" method. You'll learn how to get the correct reach on the backswing (yes, the headcover should fall out!) and how to properly drop the arms into place before you rotate to the ball—a feel you've probably seen top pros like Justin Rose practicing.
We cover exactly how to apply this to master your iron play and how to hit your driver better, longer, and straighter without that unnatural, cramped swing. Drop a comment below if you've been burned by this tip, and stop letting fake coaching ruin your game!
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Free Golf Swing 101 Course: markcrossfieldgolf.com/how-to-play-golf-101
How Far Should You Hit Your 7-Iron?: [Link Here]
00:00 - The Algorithm Trap: Why You're Being Lied To
00:32 - The Lead Arm Connection Myth (Why It Destroys Your Width)
01:04 - Introducing the "Drop & Rotate" Drill
01:43 - Practicing the Feel Without the Headcover (The Justin Rose Move)
02:12 - Does This Work With the Driver? (Stop Chasing Likes)
02:55 - Fixing the Over-The-Top Slice
03:20 - Free Golf Swing 101 Course & Next Steps
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