Stop Trying to Hit the Ball with your Upper Body

Christina Ricci demonstrates how overusing your upper body throws your golf swing out of sequence and makes solid ball striking nearly impossible. Christina gives you a simple cue to help improve your transition and get you back to solid shots.

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