Earlier this week we looked at how elite players train the bond to keep their movements organized under pressure. Now, the focus shifts to balance and rear coilovers, the foundation that allows speed to emerge naturally.
Working with Jase Summy, a University of Oklahoma standout and a 2025 Walker Cup player, this workout shows how controlled practice builds a movement that holds up when it matters most.
Why elite players work on balance
When the balance is broken, time is usually next. Golfers begin making last-second offsets with their hands or upper body, leading to unstable contact and absences that feel unpredictable. Elite players don’t expect those issues to show up in competition. They train against them in practice.
This drill deliberately slows the swing just enough to expose the instability. By removing the urge to swing at full speed, it allows players to focus on stance, alignment and finishing in control.
Configuration
The brief begins with a light resistance band tied around his lead arm and anchored under his lead leg. The band provides subtle feedback without changing stance or placement, allowing the swing to begin from a neutral, athletic position.
How it works
As the swing moves back, the band stays lightly engaged, encouraging the arms and torso to move together. The goal isn’t restriction, it’s awareness. If the arms are separated or the movement is rushed, the group detects it immediately.
Because the band is anchored under the lead leg, resistance naturally increases as the arms move back. As the upper body begins to rotate, this setup also helps the hips feel more internal rotation during the backswing. The result is a subtle “control” that encourages the body to turn rather than allowing the arms to lift independently.
For many golfers, the backswing becomes too much arm drive. This exercise quickly exposes that tendency. If the arms try to move on their own, the tension increases and the swing feels forced. When the torso is turned correctly and the arms stay connected, the resistance remains manageable.
Elite players like Jase use this exercise because it mixes lower body rotation, upper body rotation and arm structure into one coordinated movement and rewards proper movement.
Downward transition
The same concept applies on the way down. As the lower body leads and the torso unwinds, the band helps keep the core engaged without pulling. When the balance or timing is broken, resistance becomes immediately apparent.
How can this help you?
For amateurs, this drill simplifies a complex backhand concept. Instead of thinking about twisting, connecting, or sequencing, the set provides immediate feedback, often in muscle groups that haven’t been engaged before. The real value is not just showing what the swing looks like, but what a good swing should feel like.
Try it yourself and you’ll soon begin to instill the right feeling of turning and landing.
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