Are you rolling your trail foot the wrong way and unknowingly wrecking your swing power and consistency? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the most common — and most misunderstood — trail foot movements in golf... and why so many instructors are STILL teaching it wrong.

Whether you're a weekend warrior or aiming to swing like a tour pro, understanding the correct trail foot action — especially with the driver — is non-negotiable. Using 3D motion capture and force plate data, Mike and Shaun unpack the difference between old-school heel-dragging and ankle-rolling techniques vs. what today's elite players are doing for explosive, safe speed and clean contact.

Learn:

• Why rolling to the inside of the trail foot hurts your distance and balance
• What dynamic players are doing differently with their trail heel
• How to retrain your trail leg for effortless power
• The impact of trail foot action on irons, pitches, and even putting
• Why golf coaches need to evolve or risk falling behind

What happens when AI takes a swing at golf instruction?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down Rory McIlroy’s legendary swing—but with a twist. They asked ChatGPT to do the analysis first.

🤖 From balance and posture to ground force and rotation, the guys dissect what AI got right, where it fell short, and why even the most advanced tools still need human context. If you're a golfer, coach, or just AI-curious, this one’s a must-listen.

👉 Using Gears data and years of elite coaching experience, Mike and Shaun compare ChatGPT’s analysis to real-world swing mechanics—highlighting truths, half-truths, and teaching moments throughout. This episode is part masterclass, part tech review, and all-out fascinating.

📈 Whether you’re interested in AI’s future in golf, how Rory creates power, or you just want expert commentary from two of the best minds in the game… this is for you.

Hit play, and let’s break it all down.

Most golfers hear it as one of their first tips: "Keep your head still." But what if we told you that trying to freeze your head is destroying your swing mechanics?

In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down one of golf’s most misunderstood concepts—the illusion of head stillness. Whether you’ve been told you “lifted your head” or you’re battling inconsistent ball striking, chances are this advice is doing more harm than good.

We'll explain the biomechanics of head movement in elite golf swings, why it’s actually impossible to keep your head completely still, and how forcing it leads to poor body mechanics, reverse pivots, and swing compensations.

You’ll learn:

• Why trying to “lock your head” creates chaos elsewhere in your swing
• How rotational body mechanics naturally move your head (and why that’s a good thing)
• The mobility requirements behind elite-looking swings
• How aging impacts head movement—and what the Champions Tour proves about it
• The real fix: how to improve movement patterns to let your head do what it’s supposed to

This isn’t your dad’s golf tip—it’s a modern, biomechanical reality check grounded in data, tour-level analysis, and real-world student experience.

If you’ve ever struggled with head position, reverse spine tilt, or staying “down” through the shot, this one’s for you.

🏌️‍♂️ It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it.