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#717 The "Secret" Downswing: Why Your Pelvis Starts Moving Before You Reach the TopThe Myth of the Top
Traditional golf instruction often describes the swing as a simple sequence: finish the backswing, reach the top, then start the downswing. Elite 3D biomechanics shows something different.
The backswing and downswing actually overlap. Different body segments change direction at different times—a process called Temporal Separation. One of the clearest examples is the pelvis: it begins moving toward the target before the club reaches the top.
What the 3D Data Shows
WatchItGolf PGA reference data for Pelvis Sway:
P1 Address: 0.0"
P2: −0.2"
P3: −0.5"
P4 Top: +0.3"
P5: +2.1"
P6: +3.9"
P7 Impact…
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