Tension In Your Golf Swing
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Understanding Tension in Your Golf Swing
Introduction
Contrary to popular belief, removing all tension from your golf swing isn't the goal. In fact, some tension is essential. The key is distinguishing between beneficial tension and unnecessary strength. Failing to make this distinction can hinder your progress.
Feeling Tension vs. Strength
To grasp the difference, try this: stand up and let your arms hang at your sides. Extend your arms downward to feel tension. Now, clench your fists tightly to feel strength. These sensations impact your swing differently.
The Issue with Strength
Inexperienced golfers often confuse strength with tension. When you hit the ball with force, your arm muscles lock up, creating a false sense of power. However, excessive strength detrimentally affects your swing in two ways:
1. Narrowing Your Swing Arc: Strength contracts your arm muscles, reducing your swing arc and slowing the club.
2. Hindering Wrist Movement: Tight wrists decrease clubhead speed. The harder you hit, the tighter your wrists become.
Enhancing Clubhead Speed with Tension
To increase speed using tension:
1. Extend Your Arms: Allow your arms to stretch fully through impact. Imagine swinging a weight on a string to visualize a wider arc. Keeping your muscles relaxed mimics this effect.
2. Loosen Your Wrists: Think of swinging a door with oiled hinges versus rusty ones. Relaxed wrists enhance speed, much like well-oiled hinges do for a door.
Identifying Problem Areas
Here are key areas to watch for unnecessary strength:
1. Grip Pressure: Aim for a grip pressure of 2 out of 10.
2. Setup: Let your arms hang naturally. They should be relaxed to extend through impact.
3. Takeaway: Taking the club away slowly prevents arm tightening. Flip your club to make it lighter and practice smooth swings.
4. Downswing Start: Avoid instinctively hitting hard. Visualize drawing a wide circle with a marker attached to your clubhead.
5. Pre-Contact: Resist the urge to help the ball into the air. Imagine your club swinging freely, like a weight on a string.
Practice Tips
At the range, focus on this new tension technique. It's normal to hit the ground at first?"this indicates a wider swing arc. Continue practicing, and soon you'll enjoy more solid shots.
Conclusion
By mastering the right tension, you can transform your swing. Happy golfing!
?" Paul Wilson
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