How is Your Backswing ?
I’m sure that you’ve heard people say that to be successful, you should have a slow and deliberate backswing.
But, is this really a formula for success?
Chances are, that it is really a formula for disaster. Too slow can ruin your tempo.
Did you ever see a pitcher that went back slowly and then tried to fire the baseball? If he did, he wouldn’t get any speed on the baseball. In order to get speed we need to keep our body in dynamic motion.
The same is true in golf. If we freeze over the ball at address, or turn back slowly and then try to turn forward really fast, all of our timing and balance is lost. Also this makes the club feel heavy.
Just hold your club in front of you and then turn your shoulders back at a pace that is natural for you. This will promote a smooth effortless “take away” and an easy transition to your downswing – just like a pitcher throwing a baseball.
I hope that this helps.
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Happy Golfing,
Bob
Easy 80 Golf
