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Written by gaby
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Monday, 11 May 2009 |
GROOVE A PERFECT BACKSWING
All great players have two things that make their swings work: 1) incredible hand and arm action to swing the club on plane, and 2) a powerful body pivot to add speed. Some players are better at one skill than the other; Henrik Stenson is good at both.
This swing sequence shows how Stenson's arm swing and wrist hinge put the shaft in perfect position from start to finish. But it's his lower body you should watch if you want to take your game to the next level. Focus on his hips — they start even with the tree line behind him, dip below it on the backswing, and then rise above it through impact. This kind of hip action gives your swing torque, as long as you stay in your address posture — which Stenson does almost better than anyone.
Copying Henrik's powerful blend of body turn and a technically perfect arm swing will almost certainly be good medicine for your game.
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Monday, 11 May 2009 |
Tip 41: Learn to Stay Flexible
One of the most common complaints I hear about is a loss of flexibility and a resulting poor turn (photo). My favorite drill for this is what I call the hip blocker. When you fix the knees, it forces the upper body to turn much more correctly and slowly increases flexibility. As you swing, remember to turn the shoulders as far back as you can until the left shoulder is under your chin. In doing this, you'll feel a greater stretch along your left side. Finish by doing the same thing on the follow-through, but with the right shoulder under the chin. In time, you'll increase your ability to coil fully without using the hips. Remember, power is stored in the swing as a result of a big shoulder turn combined with a minimal hip turn.
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Monday, 11 May 2009 |
Tip 31: Release is the Key to Distance
To improve distance, you must have a proper hand release in the swing. Take a short backswing and stop when your club and hands are about waist high. Look as though you are shaking hands with your thumb pointing up in the air. As you swing down into the follow through, make sure your hands are doing the same thing that they did on the backswing (thumb up). This technique ensures that you use your hands properly.
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Monday, 11 May 2009 |
Tip 21: Don't Choke it to Death!
Many golfers think they have to grip it hard to hit it hard. Actually, a tense muscle is a slow muscle! Clubhead speed is crucial for distance, and light muscles can work faster. On a scale of 1-10, try to attain a grip pressure of 5 or 6. Grip it light to hit it far!
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Tip 11: Step on It!
The best way to practice a good weight shift is to step with your right foot over the left after you hit the ball. You should feel as if you're walking right after contact. After each swing, ask yourself: "Where is the weight?" Is it on the right foot, or the left? A proper, balanced position should be 90% on the left foot, and 10% on the right toe. From there, your momentum will naturally carry you to the walking position with right over left, as shown here.
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