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FinishStability & Balance During Rotation All clubs Beginner / Intermediate ⏱ 9 min 🇫🇷 Video in French

Three Types of Golf Finishes with Alexis Cocheteux

Do you lose your balance at the finish? According to Alexis Cocheteux of iGolfPro, this is often the result of a flaw earlier in the swing. At Belle Dune Golf Club, he and Elias demonstrate three different finishes to help you vary your ball height.

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To be continued

12 minSame problemSame speed on the upswing and downswing: slow down your swingSimon Camirand · Beginner / Intermediate19 minNext Level UpGolf pivot stall: turn left until you reach the finishGreg Jones · Intermediate6 minFrom the same proConnected vs Disconnected Rotation: Alexis CocheteuxAlexis Cocheteux · Beginner / Intermediate

What the lesson shows

Alexis Cocheteux points out that Losing one's balance at the finish is often a consequence. Example: If you swing all the way inside, you have to swing back over the ball to make solid contact and avoid big fat shots, and this adjustment throws off your finish, especially if you’re not rotating properly. Rather than talking about the finish itself, he suggests Three finishes to work on to vary the ball's height.

For a lower ball, stop just below the belt, but finish a little to the left—not toward the target—or you'll get hit by a fat shot. For a intermediate ball, finish with your hands at shoulder height, still on the left side, with your right arm across; aiming your hands high and far also helps those who turn incorrectly at impact. Third: The Complete Finish, curled up, held in balance for 3 seconds; if you can't do it, open your front foot slightly. Elias demonstrates all three on the course.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Start with a low finish: stop the club below your waist, on the left.
  2. Watch the trajectory: the ball should come out lower.
  3. Move on to the intermediate finish: hands at shoulder height, arms straight across, still on the left.
  4. Finish with the full wrap by wrapping yourself completely.
  5. Hold this position for 3 seconds while balancing.
  6. If you can't do that, open your front foot slightly at the address.

Key Takeaways

A loss of balance at the finish is often the result of a mistake made earlier.
Finish below the belt, on the left: a lower, taut ball.
Finish with your hands at shoulder height; on the left: intermediate ball.
Complete finish with a roll, held in balance for 3 seconds.
Always finish on the left, not toward the target.
Keep your front foot slightly turned out if the full finish is difficult.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Address loss of balance without attributing it to the swing.
  • Go all the way to the inside, swing back over, and lose your balance.
  • Swing the club toward the target instead of to the left.
  • Do not hold the finish completely.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. A series of low-flying shots at the finish, below the waist
  2. Set with the bar at shoulder height at the finish
  3. A set with a full finish held for 3 seconds
  4. If contact is lost, return to the short finish line

Your Questions

Why do I lose my balance at the finish?

For Alexis Cocheteux, this is often the result of another flaw. For example, a backswing that starts too far inside forces the golfer to swing down from above to make contact with the ball, and this compensation throws off the balance of the finish.

How can I make the ball fly lower with the finish?

Aim just below the belt, but finish slightly to the left—not toward the target—or you risk grazing it. The ball comes out with more spin.

How long should the full finish last?

It requires you to hold your balance for 3 seconds in the final position, fully curled up.

What should I do if I can't complete the finish?

He recommends opening the front foot slightly at address.

Learn More

All “Finish” videos →Find the lesson that's right for youAll videos on “Stability & Balance During Rotation” →Find the lesson that's right for you Golf pivot stall: turn left until you reach the finishComplete the pivot by turning to the left: open your left foot 20 to 30°, continue turning after impact, and control the finish with your heels aligned. Weight on the front heel: the key to a stable finishPlacing a ball under the front heel helps you learn to turn by leaning on that heel rather than pushing sideways and ending up on your toes. Same speed on the upswing and downswing: slow down your swingMove up and down at what feels like the same speed, then hold the finish position for three seconds: an imbalance at the finish indicates that your body is moving too fast. Alexis CocheteuxAll of his lessons

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