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So you swing with all your might, but it actually goes less far.
Or it slices and rolls to the side.
Driving distance comes from weight transfer, not power.
You can send it 20 meters further with the same force.
01Why does it go further if you hit it hard?
| If you try to hit hard | What happened |
|---|---|
| upper body tension | My shoulders are stiff, making my backswing shorter. |
| Attempting to hit with the arm | I can't use body rotation. |
| The upper body moves first | The club comes in from the outside and slices. |
| Weight remains in the back | You end up scooping the ball up. |
The key is the order. The lower body needs to go first and the upper body needs to follow, but
If you rush, your upper body moves forward first. Then, the power isn't transferred to the ball.
02Feel it with the soles of your feet
Weight transfer is difficult to explain in words. It is faster to learn it with the soles of your feet.
- I take off my shoes and stand barefoot.At home or on a practice mat.
- A feeling of pressing down on the inside of the right foot during the backswingYou shouldn't push it outwards.
- With the left heel during the downswingStart by pressing your left foot firmly into the ground.
03The downswing starts by pressing down with the left foot.
It is important enough to say that this is everything.
Do not try to lower your arms at the end of the backswing.
If you start by pressing your left foot into the ground, your arms will follow naturally.
The order is like this: Left foot → Pelvis → Upper body → Arms → Club.
It's like swinging a whip. The handle goes first, and the tip follows later.
04Check the finish.
There is a way to know if you did it right. Try standing still for just 3 seconds after you finish hitting.
- Is the right heel lifted?If you heard it, your weight has exceeded the limit.
- Did all the weight go on the left foot?Only the tips of your right foot should be touching the ground.
- Aren't you staggering?If you stagger, your weight is still on your back.
- Does the belly button see the goal?It means the torso has turned completely.
If you are wobbling, start with balance before fixing your swing.
This is the story covered in [[LINK:L01]].
05Three training exercises to do at the practice range
06One. Hitting while standing on one left foot
Try hitting a 7-iron while standing on your left foot with your right foot back.
It doesn't fit well at first. But after doing it about ten times, you'll get the feeling that your weight is on the left side.
07Two. Striking with feet together
If you hit with your feet together, you can't use your lower body. So, you end up hitting using only torso rotation.
It is especially good for people who have a habit of hitting with their arms.
08Three. Slowly ten times
Hit it ten times at half the usual speed.
If you do it slowly, you can see the sequence. You'll realize where the upper body moves first.
09Other things that increase driving distance
These are the next biggest things after weight transfer.
- Fully complete the backswing. If you cut it short, you won't gather power.
- Follow through all the way. If you stop after hitting the ball, you are decelerating.
- Grip gently. If you grip too tightly, your forearm stiffens and your speed decreases.
- Position the ball on the inside of your left foot. The driver must be struck on an upward trajectory.
Among these, the soft grip is surprisingly large.
Squeeze out just enough toothpaste so that no product comes out. That is enough.
10It really extends to 20 meters.
It increases regardless of age or muscle strength because it involves changing the order, not brute force.
However, it won't happen overnight. Try practicing hitting while standing on your left foot for about a month.
One day, suddenly, there comes a moment when you go, "Huh?"
In the next part, I will cover casting. It is the biggest hole where power leaks out.
