Hey all,
Looking for some advice from anyone who’s battled through injury or has experience with ground force mechanics. I tore my left Achilles a while back, and while it’s technically healed, my lead leg is still weak—and it’s wreaking havoc on my swing.
I’ve been working hard to eliminate early extension and finally started understanding how to use the ground to clear my hips. The problem? I just can’t seem to press into the ground effectively with my left leg, and everything downstream falls apart.
My hip clearance is inconsistent
I’m struggling to stay in posture
I’m stuck at impact with saggy knees
And worst of all… the two-way miss is brutal
Lately, I’ve tried experimenting with a slightly open stance to help take pressure off the left side, but it’s been hit-or-miss. My question is:
👉 Do I just need to keep grinding and rebuilding strength in the left leg? Or are there any drills or setup tweaks that might help my body compensate more effectively while I continue recovering?
Would love to hear if anyone’s been in a similar spot—this game is hard enough without your body fighting against you.
Thanks in advance,
Zack