Imagine you're standing on the tee box, eyeing that perfect shot. You take your stance, swing, and - slice! It's frustrating, right? The culprit might be your weight shift.

Mastering the correct weight transfer during your golf swing is the key to hitting those long, straight shots and improving your consistency. The best part? There are options out there to help you start improving.

Read on to learn about the best drill for weight shift in golf swing.

Step Drill Steps

One of the best drills to practice and improve your weight shift as you swing is the step drill. Begin by setting up the ball with a normal stance.

As you start your backswing, lift up your lead foot (left foot for right-handed golfers) a little bit off the ground.

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