The Most Common Shoulder Turn Mistakes (How to Fix Them!)

Let’s talk about two MASSIVE shoulder turn mistakes that are silently sabotaging your golf swing — and exactly how to fix them. In today’s video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf break down the two shoulder moves that throw your backswing way off course, causing inconsistency, lost power, and even pain. Whether you're trying to shallow the club, create more depth, or simply stop coming over the top — chances are you're making one of these crucial shoulder motion errors. We show you: What poor shoulder mechanics really look like in the backswing. How to properly use shoulder positioning and reference lines to fix your turn. The common amateur "Pac-Man" move that even good players unknowingly make. What the world's best players do instead — backed by motion capture and years of teaching. Set your camera up, draw your reference line, and analyze your move like a pro. This is simple, but NOT easy. And once you fix it, everything else starts to fall into place. Let’s build a swing that lasts — not one that breaks your back. 👉 Comment below: Which of the two mistakes are YOU guilty of? 📸 Camera Tip: Set it up at hand height, 8-10 feet behind you, and draw a vertical line at the front of your shoulder — it’ll tell you everything you need to know. 👉 FREE: Add Instant Distance With This GO-TO "Distance Injection" DRILL: https://athleticmotiongolf.com/distance Video Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: 2 Shoulder Moves That Kill Your Swing 0:22 – What Most Amateurs Get Wrong 1:07 – Breaking Down the First Shoulder Mistake 2:41 – The Second Common Mistake 3:49 – Important Clarification on Shoulder Movement 4:05 – What a Proper Shoulder Turn Looks Like 5:03 – How Pros Set Up Their Shoulder Position 6:05 – Avoiding Over-Technical Drills 6:29 – Camera Tip #golf #pga #athleticmotiongolf #amg #golftips #improvegolfswing