Perfect your weight transfer

When I start my downswing, there is going to be a significant shift of weight into my lead side. This is a lovely position in the photo here, as it shows the lead hip starting to shift, with the pressure moving into the ball of my left foot. Note how my right elbow has dropped into my side while my left shoulder has stayed high. One of the most crucial points to note is that my weight has moved laterally. I’m not turning here - that aggressive turn will come later in the swing.

- Anders Mankert

Cut an old tennis ball in two and place half under the toes/ball of your lead foot at setup and half under the heel of your trail foot. As you reach the top, you should feel yourself pressing down onto the ball under your trail heel. As you transition into the downswing, your weight should move and flatten the ball under the t