The Importance of Golf Swing Tempo
Friday, October 1st, 2010When practicing any skill, the key is to execute the skill consistently. This is true of the golf swing. A consistent, smooth golf swing tempo will ensure regularity in driving power and accuracy.
One way to improve golf swing tempo is to pay attention to your balance. If you begin or end your shot off balance, your rhythm will suffer and you’ll have no idea where the ball will end up.
Your body weight distribution will change as the swing proceeds. Before the shot, your weight should be balanced evenly on each foot. During the back swing, 75% of your weight should be on the back foot. At the completion of the shot, 90% of your weight should be on your front foot. The transition between these stages should be smooth and effortless.
Starting Your Downswing–the Moment of Truth
Friday, January 29th, 2010The most important split second in the golf swing is the transition from your backswing to the downswing. That’s the moment of truth.
When you hit from the top (rush your downswing), your power and timing are destroyed. You should strive for an ever-so-slight hesitation at the top of your backswing before you begin your downswing. That sounds easy. It isn’t.
Your best method to develop the needed timing during the transition from backswing to downswing is to practice hitting full shots on the driving range. This is a difficult concept to master and it will take a lot of practice and focus to find the rhythm and timing that’s right for you.
Just remember one thing: don’t try and hit it from the top of your backswing.