How to fix early extension in your golf swing Most golfers struggle with a power leak that they cannot quite feel, but they can definitely see on camera. It is called early extension . If you have ever felt like you are "standing up" through impact or losing your balance toward the ball, this is likely the culprit. Instead of your hips rotating open, they thrust forward. This crowds your arms, forces a flip of the hands, and usually ends in a block or a nasty hook. At SwingGr