Downswing - The Power Move.
Downswing - The Power Move.
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In last month's article, I talked about getting to the top of the backswing. This month that all-important move - the Downswing
At the Top.
As you can see from #1, I am at the top of the backswing.
Picture #1
First Move.
Picture #2
#2 shows the first move of the downswing. Starting with the lead side and not with the arms is common among high and medium handicap golfers.
You will note the weight has started to shift across to the front side, and the angle created by the shaft and my left arm has not changed. This indicates the downswing has not been started with the hands.
Any attempt to start the downswing with the hands and arms will immediately cause two things to happen. First, you will "come over the top," and you will instantly lose that all-important shaft angle. This means instant power loss, and as you will see in my next article - direction loss.
Picture #3
Half Way Down.
In #3, my hands have already passed the hip level, and the angle is still the same as it was at the top of the backswing. However, the weight is now approximately 60% across onto the front side.
Picture #4
Impact!
In #4, I am in the all-important "impact" position. In comparing #3 with #4, you can see that my hands have moved approximately 12 inches; simultaneously, my club head has moved 5 feet. Obviously creating tremendous clubhead speed. At impact, my weight is approximately 70% over to the front side. The arm and shaft are in a straight line. All the power that has been stored up during the downswing is being released right at the impact point, where you want it!
Look at these areas, and you can see where the power is being lost. This is for any golfer wanting to improve his or her distance. A lesson using a video camera will quickly illustrate this once you understand the principles involved. Creating "the power move' will help you see your drives increase and your total strokes come down.
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