Split-Stance Rotation Test
Assessing rotational movement patterns and range of motion as a measurable assessment of separation in the golf swing.
The movement
Two phases, one connected system
Scrub the rep above to move between the two positions, or tap a phase to hold it.
Half-kneel in a tall, square split stance with the core braced — the stable base for separation.
Rotate the upper body over a fixed lower half — clean separation (the X-Factor) held with control.
Fundamentals
What the test is really measuring
Hip rotation
Both internal and external hip rotation are required for a healthy, powerful, consistent swing — active control sets the ceiling.
Asymmetry
Single-leg balance matters in an asymmetrical swing — connection to the ground is the foundation of everything above it.
Core activation
The core must be active and stable to transfer force from the ground through the legs into the upper body.
Separation
The X-Factor, literally — moving upper and lower body in different directions increases stretch and force potential.
Force application
Taking ground force, stretch, load and power potential and applying it into the club through impact.
Scoring
Score it 1–5
Mobility screens are scored on a 5-point quality scale — five tests combine into your mobility category, half of the Golf Fitness Handicap™.
5 / 5Clean upper/lower separation over a stable split stance, with active core control and matched range on both sides.
Split stance balance on both sides
2 of 4 movements reach 45 degrees
4 of 4 movements reach 45 degrees
2 of 4 movements reach 90 degrees
4 of 4 movements reach 90 degrees
Why it matters
Separation — the X-Factor of the swing.
When a player can separate effectively they can also sequence and create a swing arc that brings consistency and the outcomes they want. Restriction here caps movement quality and power.
Watch the movement
Split-Stance Rotation Screen — full demo
Full lesson, scoring criteria, and coaching notes live in the DRVN Studios →
Test it. Track it. Improve it.
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