In this edition of Play Smart, we explain an easy feel that will help you create the right forces that create power.
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Welcome to Play Smarta regular GOLF.com game improvement column that will help you become a smarter and better golfer.
The golf swing consists of a series of moves that, if done correctly, can move the ball up. The hard part is making all these moves work as a group.
This is where proper ranking comes in. Without proper alignment, the strongest person in the world will never get the ball off your tee. Conversely, if you can get everything right, generating tons of power can seem like a breeze.
However, ranking rarely comes naturally. Even the most naturally gifted players in the history of the game have had to work at it to get it right. And even after owning it, they had to work hard to keep it at an elite level.
The sequence may not feel natural at first, but once you start to get the feel, it gets easier and easier. In the following video, GOLF Top 100 Teachers Jonathan Yarwood explains a simple sequencing exercise that you can practice almost anywhere.
Dynamic Sorting Exercise
When most recreational players start swinging, they start by quickly opening their hips. And while it may be true that you should shoot your hips during the swing, it’s not the first movement you should feel after the transition.
If you watch the best players in the world, you will notice that their first movement during the downswing is a slight forward thrust of their hips. This action, often referred to as “recentration”, it is essential for the shaft to be shallowed during the downstroke.
Once you crash forward from the top, you can begin to rotate your hips. As you approach impact, you can push up on your side of the bullet, using the ground to generate energy.
With Yarwood’s dynamic workout above, you can teach yourself to mimic all of these movements. And once it’s all sorted, you’ll hit the ball better than ever.
