10/16/2026
“Stay centered” may be good advice. But it can be hard to follow when your body doesn't have the motion to do it.
As you turn into your backswing, your trail hip needs to rotate. If that motion is limited, swaying may become the workaround.
I pay attention to this, especially when a golfer is also dealing with soreness along the outside of their hip or recurring low back tightness.
The sway doesn't necessarily explain the pain, but it gives me valuable information about what to assess next.
How well does your hip rotate? Do you have the strength and control to support that movement?
The goal is to figure out what your body actually needs, rather than guessing at exercises or trying to force a swing change your body may not be ready for.
Free guide pinned at the top of my page if you want a good place to start.