For many golfers, the overuse of the arms in the backswing
results in an overswing at the top. Here
’s a good drill: Rather than starting the swing with the
clubhead behind the ball, turn your chest slightly toward the
target, extend the club two feet ahead of the ball, and begin from
a post-impact position.
For many golfers, the overuse of the arms in the backswing results in an overswing at the top. Here’s a good drill: Rather than starting the swing with the clubhead behind the ball, turn your chest slightly toward the target, extend the club two feet ahead of the ball, and begin from a post-impact position. This forces you to blend your arm and body motions. Swing back to the top, allowing your left arm to extend away from the chest, with centrifugal force hinging your wrists. This will get you in a powerful position at the top: left shoulder turned across the body, hands underneath the shaft, and weight on the inside of your back foot. To keep all the pieces intact coming down, transfer some weight to your front foot and begin rotating your hips and shoulders. This will allow your arms to trail behind the body and swing momentum will develop properly, allowing you to accelerate the club through impact.
Dave Tuttle is the First Assistant Golf Pro at Coyote Creek Golf Course. For more information about classes email dl****@**********ke.com or call 463-8024.
