The Rear Shin Post - A Power Leak!
The Rear Shin Post - A Power Leak!
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In a constant strive to add yards to their drives, golfers tend to overswing to lengthen the swing believing that a longer backswing means more power is generated on the downswing.
One area that is overlooked in this quest is the rear shin bone. In picture #1, I am in my address position. The weight is evenly distributed between the left foot and right foot, with a little extra weight on the inside of each foot, creating a slightly “knock-kneed” position.
If the golfer allows the right knee to “slide” away on the backswing, all the weight will shift to the outside of the back foot—picture #2. Thus restricting the correct weight shift on the downswing.
Ensure the right shin stays in the same position on the backswing as it was at the address. Picture #3: This should add some tension or "coil" to the top of the backswing.
This gives you a powerful “coiled” position. As I say to my students, “if you are comfortable at the top of your backswing, you are in the wrong position!” You should feel that you are in a tight, wound-up position. Ready to allow the body to shift the weight correctly on the downswing. This puts you into a perfect position for impact, as seen in picture #4:
Now that you know all about - The Rear Shin Post - Another Power Leak! You can head to the range and practice this position until it becomes a habit. Then, I promise you, your distance will increase!
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