The MOST Misdiagnosed Swing Fault in Golf | Why Early Extension Isn’t What You Think

What if everything you thought about early extension was wrong?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed swing faults in golf: early extension.

Most golfers (and sadly, a lot of coaches too) are watching the wrong hip, misreading camera angles, and making massive swing changes to fix a problem they don't fully understand. The result? Wrecked pivots, locked hips, and stalled progress.

This is the real truth about early extension — and how it’s often a symptom, not the root cause.

Inside, we’ll unpack:

• The #1 camera mistake that leads to misdiagnosis
• Why your lead knee and hip rotation matter more than trail side movement
• How most swing aids and drills make the problem worse
• What you should actually focus on to fix your swing
• Why locking your pelvis down is destroying your power and consistency

🔥 Whether you're struggling with contact, rotation, or just can’t stop early extending, this is the video that sets the record straight — backed by Gears data, not guesswork.

This is one of the most important concepts every serious golfer and coach needs to understand.