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Unlock Better Golf: Shaft Lean from Body Mechanics

1/8/2026

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GOLF.com’s Play Smart column questions the belief that golfers must push their hands at impact to achieve shaft lean.
It attributes shaft lean to proper body mechanics, such as open hips and shoulders.
Shaun Webb and Mike Granato, golf instructors, explain that the correct impact position comes from the body's rotation, not hand movement.
Understanding this can help golfers improve their swing and hit the ball more effectively.

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Story summary

GOLF.com’s Play Smart column questions the belief that golfers must push their hands at impact to achieve shaft lean.
It attributes shaft lean to proper body mechanics, such as open hips and shoulders.
Shaun Webb and Mike Granato, golf instructors, explain that the correct impact position comes from the body's rotation, not hand movement.
Understanding this can help golfers improve their swing and hit the ball more effectively.