Swing thoughts: so you think you have rhythm?
It's been a little slow go for me with the golf this season. Basically, the timing in my swing seems way off on my iron shots. I have the Tiger problem (too bad I don't have swing, though): my lower body moves naturally very quickly, and my arms get "stuck" behind -- so I either block the ball to the right or hook the ball to the left by overcompensating with my wrists.
Today, after slapping my first 20 balls all over the place on the range, I decided to swing 3/4 and what in my mind felt like half speed. I was pretty desperate. But, as soon as I slowed down the tempo to half speed, I started hitting the ball pretty well. I couldn't tell if I lost any distance (possible I did), but I was just glad to see shot after shot going straight. Finally.
I don't know if this slowed down swing will be my swing on the course, so I am asking for your advice. I know the pros say they are usually swinging with 80% power or so. How fast or slow do you feel like you swing on the course? Have you ever tried purposely swinging at a much slower speed (at least in your mind)?
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Sure, and it works every time. You're able to synch your arms with your body when you 'slow down' (as long as you still accelerate during the downswing). I've also been able to synch much easier now that I'm using the one-plane swing. If you've read Hogan's book, Five Lessons, the half-swing training exercise that he recommends on p. 81 and 82 (paperback) help me resynch also, maybe that will help you, too.
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helps me resynch
While "slowing down" might possibly help your timing, "swinging slow" is also 100% guaranteed to help you do something else as well: hit it shorter. If you haven't read and tried the Tour Tempo book and tones that come on the accompanying CD, you ought to consider it. It will most definitely help your timing. Good luck.
jimmy_jack:
Good point; once your arms are in synch with your body, you can swing as hard as you want.
I had the same problem and was able to fix it. Think about keeping the grip end of your club in alignment with your belly button during the swing. It feels like your club is an extension of your belly button. This will enable you be square at impact. Start with your wedges and once you get the feel, move into the longer clubs.
Hi works for me too. I lose some distance but get back the thwack ! feel and accuracy, distance can then be made up via my short game. Other option is once you are syncing well then just go faster to increase distance
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