Extension is desired in the golf swing, but early extension can be the silent killer of potential great golf shots.
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This week, Golfweek’s fitness guru and long driver Averee Dovsek and Kent St. Charles from Lab 18 explain the problem and demonstrate a drill that can help keep your tail bone back to avoid that dreaded early extension.
Check out this quick tip using a pool noodle or any other flat object that can rest to train your body on the downswing.
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