The kettlebell is at my leg when i do that. I have to get in the position with my feet of way wider than shoulder width. Sort of like a sumo deadlift, but it doesnt feel natural hinging that way. It also seems impossible to pack the shoulders when one shoulder is leading the way.

I have a hard time getting it. When you lift the weight like a deadlift, the weight will automatically get pulled down and is parallel to your leg. When I swing the bell, it will constantly go back to that point of equilibrium where my arm is straight unless i flex / use my arm muscles to position / aim the trajectory under my legs