Watching from Oz. Been playing 50 years and single figures the whole time. Last 2 years I’ve developed an L5-S1 disc problem. Have never had anybody including some top coaches say to rotate the hips forward as in your root cause 1. If anything, universally they’ve said the opposite. Can’t believe how this has freed my turn and rotation back and forwards. Wider turn and less stress on my lower back. Better engagement of muscles in upper legs. Accidental click on your video has led to a revelation.

I do all of those habits, except I have a slightly strong grip. I have lower right back pain and I think its because of those things that are catching up with my body as I age, same age as the degree on a SW. But here's the kicker, I'm a 1.8 HC, no not 18, a 1.8. Been playing for 25years. Never taken a lesson, but I need to start fixing those issues soon. Thanks for the video.

Wow this was incredible! I’ve never seen this level of detail before for Early Extension! Root cause number 2 is me and I never realised it was causing me to Early Extend! Looking forward to watching more of your videos in the future Giles!

Quality Giles mate wouldn't expect anything else, definitely could use these tips for my game!

Great to see you on KZfaq Giles, more power to your elbow sir! I recognise point 3 on this video - definitely the next thing for me to work on!

I know it's early but after watching this video, I've had two range sessions and played one round and i eliminated the push/fade... Facing the palm down on the trail hand has squared my club face and improved accuracy! Thanks so much and keep those vids coming!

Fantastic summary - none of the waffle! Love the pace of explanation too.

I’m gonna practice the “pelvis tuck” movement tonight … for my golf swing to improve 😝

Great content in this video! 👍 Appreciate the different chapters in the description.

Brilliant video. I definitely suffer from this in my game. Will work on that today at the range especially my grip.

First time watching your content Giles, great video and so informative! Not enough of the other channels i have watched speak about the pelvic tilt so ive never really known how it should look and this is a huge fault of mine. This will definitely help with my early extension thank you!

Great tips especially the 3rd one

Great points!

Hi Giles, you’re a very good teacher, thanks. Keep up good coaching !!

Yep!! I believe im doing all 3 of these. Great info and explanation.

Thanks buddy......first time the swing mechanics have been explained in layman's terms. At 60 I didn't think I would ever feel so enthusiastic about range time.

Great video, Giles. Your presentation is really good - so much more flow than a lot of other YT content, especially on a fairly complex subject. Maybe you could just slow down a bit - take a brief pause every now & then so it’s not quite so frenetic but otherwise really impressive. I’ve subscribed 😊

Fantastic content! So much valuable info here.

Thank u for this video, now I know what my hands should do. Stared hitting baby draws

Very well presented. As a high school golf coach in the us the early extension concept is a constant problem and your three causes are nicely thought out. Much appreciated. Cheers.

Great video Giles 👌🏼

I for sure suffer from the back pain and it resonates a lot. Thanks for the advice and the Bucket analogy will also keep this in my mind. Keep up good coaching. Thx

Thanks Great Great Video

Great video. Thank you.

Causes of early extension well exposed on video. Found it much easier to turn my hips with a retroverted pelvis. Have strengthened grip and kept wrist neutral rotating through shot. Swing looked much better and I didn't jump up on impact. Will need a lot of practice before I can hit it full whack though. Winter is long here !

Thanks!

Liked, subscribed etc. I like learning about the swing so this was great. Really detailed. Would echo what another comment said in that you could slow it down slightly at times but otherwise excellent 👍 I tend to slide my lower body towards target too much in transition rather than falling on to my left side so that could be a suggestion for a video. Happy to send you a video clip of my swing if that's a video you want to do and if it helps you.

Do you try and maintain your belt line throughout the swing or let it naturally do what it wants

I watched 90 percent of this vid thinking I’d wasted my time , right at the end there I am throwing my chest at the ball rushing my downswing .. for me it’s a failure to believe the balls going to go that distance without me really pushing . I don’t suffer this w-8i or woods and driver which I trust but 7, 6 and 5 irons are all off the toe weak as pee . I’m on it , but it’s hard .

Having your butt back behind you has nothing to do with creating lordosis in the lower spine - you're conflating two diff things. You can have your belt buckle pointing towards the ground AND still have a neutral lower spine - this is a very athletic and BALANCED position! Just look at major league baseball batters at the plate - even if they are standing more vertically waiting for the pitch, once they go to swing what happens? Their butt extends into a squatting position as this counter-balances the weight of the bat/arm unit as they accelerate rotationally. Same for tennis players hitting a hip high forehand shot. Same with Hockey players hitting a hard slap shot. Same, same, same! Just look at Rory's address position at the beginning of this video... butt back, buckle pointing DOWN towards the ball, AND a neutral lower spine. (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt2mYLKHlcWcYp8.html). Initiating the downswing with the upper body and arms (instead of the lower body) is THE culprit in early extension! A player MUST stand up if he/she/they are throwing the club at the ball with their chest and arms - it's the ONLY way to avoid hitting fat shots and actually make contact with the ball! I do wish YT instructors would stop misleading ppl on this topic with things that ultimately do not matter!