Richard, Your article the other day on keeping the back swing shoulder high (for a big guy) as opposed to over the head was of real interest. I find that my divot is much straighter however my distance is lacking. I use a strong grip. I feel this is for me but something is not quite right. Is it weight shift-turn or what happens first on the down shift. Could you perhaps shed a little more light . My 7 iron is good for about 105-110 yards if hit real well.
Dave
Hello Dave,
Richard asked me to answer this one. To start the downswing, your weight should already be on the inside of your back foot. You can shift your weight to the front foot by pushing off the back foot to start your downswing. If you can keep your front leg straight, you do not have to think about turning on the downswing because a proper weight shift will automatically result in a turn. If you want more distance, delay your wrist snap until the last possible instant before contact. Watch the slow motion replays of the pros on TV and you will see this is how they get maximum clubhead speed even when it looks like they are swinging easy.
Joe
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Richard, Your article the other day on keeping the back swing shoulder high (for a big guy) as opposed to over the head was of real interest. I find that my divot is much straighter however my distance is lacking. I use a strong grip. I feel this is for me but something is not quite right. Is it weight shift-turn or what happens first on the down shift. Could you perhaps shed a little more light . My 7 iron is good for about 105-110 yards if hit real well.
Dave
Hello Dave,
Richard asked me to answer this one. To start the downswing, your weight should already be on the inside of your back foot. You can shift your weight to the front foot by pushing off the back foot to start your downswing. If you can keep your front leg straight, you do not have to think about turning on the downswing because a proper weight shift will automatically result in a turn. If you want more distance, delay your wrist snap until the last possible instant before contact. Watch the slow motion replays of the pros on TV and you will see this is how they get maximum clubhead speed even when it looks like they are swinging easy.
Joe
Dave
Hello Dave,
Richard asked me to answer this one. To start the downswing, your weight should already be on the inside of your back foot. You can shift your weight to the front foot by pushing off the back foot to start your downswing. If you can keep your front leg straight, you do not have to think about turning on the downswing because a proper weight shift will automatically result in a turn. If you want more distance, delay your wrist snap until the last possible instant before contact. Watch the slow motion replays of the pros on TV and you will see this is how they get maximum clubhead speed even when it looks like they are swinging easy.
Joe
