Clearing the hips question.

[Brookeland Bill]

I’ve heard from several players about clearing the hips when aiming and shooting. Can someone explain what is meant by clearing the hips.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

I’ve heard from several players about clearing the hips when aiming and shooting. Can someone explain what is meant by clearing the hips.

I think it means getting your hip out of the way of your grip hand so you don’t unconsciously “steer” around it, putting a curve in your stroke.

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