The Modern Golf Swing Explained: Shallow Arms, Steep Body (Finally Makes Sense)

This new rangefinder is some of the coolest tech I've seen in awhile! Get it here https://bit.ly/mileseey-golfwell Want a modern golf swing that gives you more speed and more control? In this lesson, coach Justin Kraft - ‪@kraftygolf_‬ breaks down the modern pattern he teaches: shallow arm mechanics + steep body mechanics. You’ll learn how to control the clubface, shallow the club in transition, and stay in posture while you rotate through the ball. Whether you’re a competitive player chasing speed or a mid-handicap trying to stop early extension and over-the-top moves, this video gives you a full blueprint plus on-range drills you can start using today. In this video you’ll learn: -What the modern golf swing actually is (and what changed in teaching) -Why clubface control is the #1 priority in your swing -How to build a setup that “earns the right” to rotate and stay in posture -The perfect backswing to avoid getting too shallow too early -How to shallow the club with your arms (trail arm external rotation + bowed lead wrist) -How to keep your chest down and pelvis back instead of early extending -Simple, repeatable drills you can use indoors or on the range Chapters 00:00 – What is the “modern golf swing”? 01:06 – Lesson roadmap (6 parts of the video) 01:26 – Shallow arms, steep body: core idea 03:10 – Pro model: Michael Lassaso on Sportsbox 06:28 – Setup fundamentals: “earn the right” to rotate 10:28 – Backswing basics: don’t get shallow too early 13:18 – Backswing drills with alignment stick & feels 16:28 – Transition & downswing: arm shallowing (GG-style) 23:33 – Steep body mechanics: chest down & pelvis back drill 28:23 – Rotation & preset impact position drill 31:34 – Drill library: setup, backswing, downswing, over–under plane 42:18 – Who the modern swing is for & realistic expectations 43:59 – Final swing, recap & wrap-up 📩 Join the GolfWell newsletter for weekly tips that actually work: https://golfwell.co/