Speed Kills Your Golf Swing
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Speed Kills Your Golf Swing
Introduction
Do you have a fast or slow-looking golf swing? You might assume a fast swing helps hit a golf ball further, yet recreational golfers often find their faster swings don't measure up to the slower swings of the pros. But why is that?
Understanding Your Swing
Let's break it down. Your body naturally moves more slowly than your arms. So, when you focus on swinging fast, it's often just your arms doing the work, moving independently from your body.
Consider this: imagine a clock. The minute hand's speed is dictated by the center post. If the post moves slowly, so does the minute hand. Your golf swing works similarly, with your body as the post and your arms as the minute hand. A fast swing with a slow body is like trying to have a clock's hand move quickly while its post turns slowly?"it's ineffective.
Impact on Your Shots
When your arms outpace your body, several issues arise:
1. Inconsistent Contact: Relying only on your arms means you’ll struggle to make solid contact with the club’s sweet spot, often leading to mishits.
2. Stiffness and Tension: Swinging harder increases tension in your wrists and arms, reducing swing arc width and speed.
Slowing Down for Better Results
To improve, it's crucial to understand why slower swings are effective. Despite seeming less powerful, slowing down can actually result in better distance and control. Aligning your body and arm movements allows for better contact, a wider arc, and faster club release?"leading to increased distance with less effort.
Practice Drill
Try this drill to harmonize your body and arm swings:
1. Hold the club at waist height.
2. Focus on letting your body swing the clubhead.
3. Remember the clock analogy: a faster-turning post moves the arms faster.
Listen to the swish of the club as it moves. Now, increase speed by shifting your body weight from your right leg to your left, enabling your arms to swing freely and faster as your body turns.
Bringing It to the Course
When hitting a ball, focus on this new feeling rather than simply hitting hard. Concentrate on body rotation and weight shift instead of arm speed. If your swing starts feeling fast again, step back for practice swings, feeling your body control the club’s motion. With practice, this method will lead to an effortless, powerful swing that mirrors professional golfers.
Conclusion
Slowing your swing might seem counterintuitive, but with patience, it leads to improved distance and control. Practice consistently to cultivate this technique, and soon you'll see noticeable improvements in your performance.
Until next time,
Paul Wilson
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