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Open Hips at Impact: Paul Lambersens' Exercise

Players on the tour all have different swings, but their impact positions are very similar. Paul Lambersens describes this, points out the shallow impact he sees in most amateurs, and suggests an exercise using a broomstick to help you get a feel for it.

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What the lesson shows

For compress the ball, or cover it, Paul Lambersens starts with an observation: good players have different swings, but a very close impact position. What he sees in many amateurs is different: a static lower body, excessive arm action, and a low impact position that doesn't help with either contact or distance. Among good players, The hips are already open at impact, with the hands positioned in front of the clubhead, for a ball-then-ground contact.

The exercise: place a broomstick or a club slung over the shoulders, with the longer end extending to the right. From this stance, take a backswing and then bring the end of the club toward the spot where the ball is located. Automatically, you must engage your lower body and turn your entire body toward the target: shift your weight onto your front leg, keep your lower body open, and keep your shoulders open, as if you were throwing an object or making it bounce. He recommends practicing this on the driving range before hitting, or at home, and then following up with a 7-iron: take a few practice swings without a ball to replicate the position, then hit the ball.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Place a broomstick or a club across your shoulders, with the long end extending to the right.
  2. Get into your golf stance and take a backswing.
  3. Bring the end of the handle back to the spot where the ball is.
  4. Check your stance: weight on your front leg, lower body open, shoulders facing the target.
  5. Pick up a 7-iron and take one or two practice swings without a ball, using this stance.
  6. Hit the ball while focusing on returning to this impact position.

Key Takeaways

Good players have different swings but a similar impact position.
A static lower body and arm movements result in low impact.
Upon landing: weight on the front leg and hips already open.
The hands are in front of the clubhead, for a ball-then-ground contact.
The upper body is turned toward the target, as if for a ricochet.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Keep your lower body still at impact.
  • Play mainly with your arms.
  • Reach the point of impact with your hands behind the clubhead.
  • Keep your weight on your back leg.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Practice holding the racket on your shoulders before hitting balls
  2. Test swings with an empty club toward the impact position
  3. 7-iron shots, aiming for the return in this position

Your Questions

What does a good landing position look like?

According to Paul Lambersens: weight on the front leg, hips already open, hands ahead of the clubhead, and upper body turned toward the target.

What mistake does he see most often among amateurs?

A static lower body and arm movement, resulting in a low impact position, without good contact or distance.

How does the broomstick exercise work?

Rest the club on your shoulders, with the longer end on the right. After the backswing, bring the end of the club toward the ball: you should then engage your lower body and turn toward the target.

Where should I do this exercise?

At the driving range before hitting balls, or at home. He recommends doing this often to understand and get a feel for the position before incorporating it into your swing.

Learn More

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