How to properly load on your trail leg and increase strength

Swinging the golf club not natural movement. That’s why when someone first picks up a club, they always look awkward making the swing – no matter how fast they are.

But while it’s true that the golf swing doesn’t feel natural, there are aspects of it that make up for the natural movement of the sport. And if you can learn how to incorporate these athletics into your golf swing, it makes it easier to make stronger swings with more power.

In the video below, the coaches at Titleist Performance Institute demonstrate this phenomenon as they teach the guys from Chasing Scratch how to properly load up the side of the trail by incorporating the feeling of throwing the ball.

How to load on your side of the router

Loading your side of the track is important if you want to generate maximum power. However, when trying to load up on that trail leg, many recreational players do it wrong.

Correct loading sensation on the side of the trail involves pushing your right hip back into your right back pocket (right-handed golfers). However, when you try to do this, many players do what is called a “reverse pivot” and actually shift their weight back to the left.

To get the right feel for this load, go with the ball. If you do, you’ll always go back and load on your side of the trail, allowing you to push the trail leg in the right direction. The same principle applies to the golf swing.

So, if you’re struggling to learn the feel of a good load on your side of the lane, consider throwing the ball. If you do, and you can incorporate that movement into your golf swing, you’ll be hitting the ball longer and stronger faster.