How fast should your
swing speed be or how fast should you swing the club?
Speed:
How fast should you swing the club?
The
swing
speed explained:
When you're addressing the ball, your first
move should be initiated by the
shouders.
If you establish the correct backswing axes,
radius and swing plane and begin to build windup with your initial
move, (your shoulders) you can start your swing with whatever
natural tempo (swing speed) is campatible with your instincts.
The Backswing:
Start your
motion with your shoulders and if you let
them control the path of your arms while maintaining the
radius with your left arm your not likely to swing
too fast.
In
other words, feel that the turning of the shoulders is what controls
your backswing.
If
you have a tendency to be too quick, you might try counting to 3 as you
start your motion at which point you should be at the top of your
backswing.
The Downswing:
The downswing is
initiated by a lateral mouvement of the lower body (Legs) toward the
target followed by a turning motion of the legs and body.
The clubhead speed accelerates until the power of the right side is
released at impact where maximum speed is reached.
Follow Through:
After hitting the ball,
the body continues to turn completely into a full followthrough as
your swing decelerates.
Balance:
Never sacrifice balance for speed or swing
speed. You should
be in balance during the full motion of your swing.
Finish with balance and your ball striking and consistancy
will improve.
The
Full Swing:
The area
where the club is traveling at it's fastest during the forward
swing is somewhere between 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock.
The Sequence
of the Forewardswing:
The
sequence of movements on the forwardswing consists of initiating it
with a lateral movement of the legs toward the target followed by a
turning motion of the legs and body which pulls the arms down followed
by the clubhead. The wrists merely act as a hinge and
the wrist cock is maintained until the buildup of centrifugal force
brings the club into the ball at maximum speed.
The Mirror:
The
forwardswing is the mirror of the backswing. Take your time
and execute a good backswing with control and if you can finish your
forwardswing in balance your chances of hitting a good
shot will improve.
Happy
Golfing!!!
The Triangle, Plane and Wrists
Swing
Speed
The Head
Fying
Elbow
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