Never underestimate the importance of proper footwork in the
golf swing. Sam Snead understood it so well that he used to
practice in his bare feet. Perhaps no other golfer swung with more
power while maintaining exceptional balance. The foundation for a
powerful swing is in the feet.
Never underestimate the importance of proper footwork in the golf swing. Sam Snead understood it so well that he used to practice in his bare feet. Perhaps no other golfer swung with more power while maintaining exceptional balance. The foundation for a powerful swing is in the feet.
The key to proper footwork is weight distribution throughout the swing. Good golfers play within their feet. In other words, their weight is on the inside of the back foot on the back swing and on the inside of the forward foot on the through swing.
The average player constantly fights the weight-distribution battle, falling to outside of one or both feet. The result is a loss of balance, control, and power.
You can toe out your forward foot a little to allow your hips to rotate without little restriction. Your rear foot should be squarer to the target line to help restrict the hip turn and maintain your knee position on the back swing. Keep your forward foot on the ground as your body rotates away from the ball on your back swing.
This helps maximize torque. At the top, your weight will be fully loaded into your right side.
Keeping the weight inside your feet will allow you to swing with balance and power.
Dave Tuttle is the First Assistant Golf Professional at Coyote Creek Golf Course. For information about classes, email dl****@*********ke.com or call 463-8024.
