Has anyone tried the half foam roller drill from Dan Carraher for dynamic balance?

[rballantyne1]

Seen this interesting drill from Dan Carraher, I really struggle with my balance / pivot and early extend slightly, feel this could definitely help. Would be really interested to hear peoples experience with it and any watchouts.

 

https://www.golftweet.com/264845/my-coach-dan-carraher-gave-me-this-drill-im-hitting-on-a-foam-roller-thats-s/

 

 

Edited October 6, 2021 by rballantyne1

[MonteScheinblum]

I like it.  Ams like to move their left hip too much in the backswing and bring the center of the pelvis out.

[596]

I'm going to assume that you have to tee the ball high to have it level with your feet?  I may have to try this.  

[scratchmcgee]

I have & it’s tough. Will do it more in winter 

[scratchmcgee]

5 hours ago, MonteScheinblum said:

I like it.  Ams like to move their left hip too much in the backswing and bring the center of the pelvis out.

Too much towards the golf ball? 

[baudi]

That's beginners class. 

Here's the real deal:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[leekgolf]

Does this do something similar?

 

Dan Carraher Swiss Ball Drill

[rballantyne1]

30 minutes ago, leekgolf said:

Does this do something similar?

 

Dan Carraher Swiss Ball Drill

Yup I would of thought very similar things.

 

 

 

I see the foam roller as more about keeping in balance and the Swiss as making sure that your hips are back and you rotate properly, I'm not 100% but there might be a way to do that not in balance.

 

 

 

Dan actually told me to do the Swiss ball drill as I was sliding in transition and not getting my left side out the way and behind target line. Not got the Swiss ball yet but excited to try, although I won't be able to do it on the range!

[leekgolf]

On 10/13/2021 at 9:47 AM, rballantyne1 said:

Yup I would of thought very similar things.

 

 

 

I see the foam roller as more about keeping in balance and the Swiss as making sure that your hips are back and you rotate properly, I'm not 100% but there might be a way to do that not in balance.

 

 

 

Dan actually told me to do the Swiss ball drill as I was sliding in transition and not getting my left side out the way and behind target line. Not got the Swiss ball yet but excited to try, although I won't be able to do it on the range!

Me too. I got the Swiss ball and I've been using it at home against a wall. I've taken it to the range but there are no walls or even benches there. I've tried against some trees, but the lie is terrible, sloping and way below my feet.