Stop Lifting Up: The Secret to a Low Lead Shoulder

Struggling to keep your lead shoulder down during your backswing? Cathy Kim explains why you might be lifting up instead of tilting and how a simple shift in your footwork can fix your shoulder plane automatically.

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