AdvancedFixes: Rushing DownswingTransition

Pause at the Top Drill

Drill by JChownGolf

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Why this drill works

Eliminates the momentum-based 'rush' where the arms race the body. Pausing kills the arm momentum, forcing the player to re-initiate the downswing with the proper lower body sequence to generate power.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Swing to the top of your backswing.

  2. 2

    Come to a complete stop and PAUSE for 1 second.

  3. 3

    Initiate the downswing from this dead stop.

  4. 4

    Start with practice swings, then hit balls once comfortable.

Swing issues this drill addresses

RushingOveractive ArmsTempoSpinning Out

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