Stick on Spine Hinge

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Stick on Spine Hinge

Hold an alignment stick flat against your head, upper back and tailbone, then hinge into address keeping all three points touching.

Duration: 6 min
Reps: 3 sets of 10
Equipment: alignment stick
Level: Beginner

How to do it

Hold an alignment stick vertically down your back with one hand above and one below.
Set it so it touches the back of your head, your upper back and your tailbone.
Push your hips back and hinge forward into your golf posture.
Check that all three points are still touching the stick.
Stand up and repeat for 3 sets of 10.

Goal

Build an address position with a straight spine instead of a rounded upper back and tucked chin.

Feel cue

Feel all three contact points stay glued to the stick as your chest tips toward the ball.

Mistake to avoid

Losing the head contact first and not noticing — the chin tucking down is usually the first thing to go, so check that point especially.

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