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There is a reason why I often talk about triggers. I have seen so many instances where simply correcting that first movement from address to backswing dramatically changes the entire rhythm of the swing.
Today, I will keep the explanation brief and focus on summarizing practice methods that you can use immediately when your swing is stuck.
01Trigger, to summarize it in one line
A trigger is a small signal given to the body to initiate the backswing. Even pros experience the feeling of being frozen at address and unable to start. That is when a trigger is needed. It doesn't matter if you gently push with your hands, shift your weight slightly to the right, or use your knees a little. Just remember that the movement must be small, unhurried, and connected with your entire body.
02Practice using it immediately when your swing is blocked
The fastest way to imprint the trigger on your body is to place several balls and hit them continuously without stopping. It is an exercise where you line up four balls a little less than a handspan apart and hit them one by one while walking backward rather than forward.
- 4 balls, spacing of less than a handspanIf the distance is too far, you have to move your feet too much, so you actually can't hit the ball.
- Walk backward, not forward.If you hit while moving forward, your right hip gets blocked. You have to walk backward to properly feel the sensation of your hip opening up.
- I don't force it.If I just decide where to throw, my right hip opens up and the club is thrown automatically.
03Check safety first before you start.
Since this exercise involves swinging while walking backward, you need to check first to make sure there is no one behind you. Also, check to see if anyone is practicing draws in front of you. If there is someone practicing in the opposite direction in the same space, it is a good idea to talk to them in advance.
04Today's homework
Once you have confirmed safety, place four balls—or up to five if you have the space—and practice hitting them in succession while walking backward. If you want accuracy, choose the trigger that involves a light hand push; if you want a powerful swing, choose the trigger that involves shifting your weight to the right. Practice these options and find out for yourself which one suits you best.
