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By T.J. Tomasi, Ph.D., PGA | © Golf Tips Magazine

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One of the things I focus on when I examine a student's swing is the power center meridian, a line connecting the sternum and the navel. I call the sternum, or breast bone area, the "upper power center" and the navel the "lower power center." A line connecting the two allows me to monitor the power center as the swing unfolds.

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Category: Distance
Sub-Category: Swing Drills, Posture, Downswing, Impact, Fat & Thin Shots

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