Save The Body Sway For The Dance Floor Not In Your Golf Swing
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Save the Body Sway for the Dance Floor, Not Your Golf Swing
Body motion is essential in a golf swing, but too much can disrupt your game. This weekend, I received a question from a BioForce Golf subscriber about managing body movement during a swing. The inquiry was about avoiding excessive backward movement, which often refers to weight transfer.
Transferring too much weight onto the back foot during the backswing can hinder your ability to shift forward on the downswing. This misalignment can affect timing and is commonly called body sway.
Understanding Golf Swing Mechanics
An ideal golf swing involves both rotational (around a fixed spine angle) and linear (weight transfer) movements. The key is the correct sequence and combination of these movements, which many amateurs find challenging.
The Role of Weight Transfer
Amateurs frequently shift weight too far back, making it difficult to transfer forward, resulting in a spin-out and an open clubface at impact. Rick Smith, a top teaching professional, advises that weight transfer during the backswing should not exceed the inside arch of the back foot. Feeling this weight distribution is crucial to maintaining balance and avoiding flawed mechanics.
Addressing Body Sway
Given the complexity of the golf swing, especially at full speed, it’s more effective to break it down into parts. By focusing on individual components, you can better address areas that need improvement.
Step-by-Step Improvement
1. Break Down the Swing: Simplify the swing by working on it in segments.
2. Target Problem Areas: Isolate the specific part of the swing causing issues.
3. Use Swing Drills: Implement drills to reinforce proper mechanics. This helps you internalize the correct movements and reduces swing faults over time.
By focusing on these aspects, you'll gradually regain precise control over each part of your swing.
So, if body sway is affecting your swing, dissect your technique, target problem areas, and apply swing drills to improve.
?" Sean Cochran
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