My Favorite Swing Thought for More Power

Create Space, Create Power: My Favorite Swing Thought

One of my favorite swing thoughts is simple but powerful. I like to think about creating as much space as possible between my left hand and my left foot.

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✅ At setup, I circle my left hand and my left foot in my mind.

✅ As I swing back, I focus on stretching that space.

✅ The more distance I create, the bigger my shoulder turn becomes.

When you do this, you’ll notice something important:

• The right shoulder (blue dot) and left shoulder (red dot) create a bigger-than-90° shoulder turn.

• That bigger wind-up gives you more potential to unwind with speed and control.

👉 Click here to watch the video (it’s only 60 seconds) and has a great visual with the red and blue contrast!

It’s a simple way to think about winding up your body for maximum coil, without overcomplicating the swing. After you’re warm and loose, it’s a great thought to carry into your round:

👉 Left hand as far away from left foot as possible.

That stretch leads to a full shoulder turn, and a full shoulder turn leads to better shots.

About Ralph Bauer

Ralph Bauer has coached on the PGA Tour since 2009. He’s worked at all four majors, the Olympics, and has helped two of his players win major championships. His students have earned over $400 million in PGA Tour earnings. He’s coached on five continents and at every level of the game—and he co-created the Tour Read system to make green reading easier for every golfer.

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Let me know if you have any questions—I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.