It’s no secret that you need to use your feet in the golf swing. But doing so and doing so correctly are two very different things.
What’s the goal of every golf shot? To hit it flush. The best way to accomplish that is by rotating properly and making sure your clubface is square at impact. This is where understanding how to use your feet the right way is so imperative, as it can be the difference between an OK shot and a great one.
By using your feet properly, you can maximize the “coil” motion of your golf swing, giving you the ability to load up in the backswing before coming through impact.
Some of the greatest ball-strikers ever have used their feet as an advantage, and GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg explains how you — yes, you, the mid-handicapper — can do the same. Once you understand the basics, you can generate more power and start to experience farther shots. So check out Mogg’s tips below.
How to generate more power by using your feet in the golf swing
Ask any golfer what they want (especially from off the tee), and they’ll tell you more distance and better accuracy. While the latter is something that requires some work, the former is something that can happen almost instantly — so long as you know a few tips for more power.
In the video above, Mogg explains how your feet can be the secret ingredient for unlocking more power.
“[Jack] Nicklaus and [Tom] Watson both let their front heel come up off the ground,” Mogg says. “It’s a great way to help you increase some coil going back.”
But Mogg says that planting your front foot the right way can also help increase distances.
“It’s the planting, the connection to the ground, and the separation that you want to make sure you do,” he adds. “If you’re looking for a little extra power and a little more kick into your shots, it’s OK to let that front heel come up, plant it, and be aggressive through for more power.”
