Power is something we all long for, especially when it comes to tee shots. But actually creating a powerful move in the swing that sends that ball soaring is often something many women struggle to achieve.
First, let’s strip it back to basics. To get more power in your golf swing, you need to be prepared. It’s no good setting up to the ball like you’re about to have a siesta. Get ready, be athletic, and that balance you hold in your address position will convert into control and speed through the ball.
Give your golf swing posture the heel tap check. Set up to the ball and ask yourself: “Am I a toe-tapper or a heel-tapper?” If you can tap your toes like you’re listening to a catchy tune then you’re balance will not be up to scratch. Your weight will be sat back on your heels, which will mean you can’t wind up power and might explain a few things if consistency has been a struggle.
Settle your weight onto the balls of your feet at address
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At address you should be poised with the weight gently settled on the balls of the feet, as if about to return a serve in tennis or catch a ball. So a heel tap is a great way to check this as part of your pre-shot routine. It will also tap out any unwanted tension.
Now you are balanced you will be able to get your body involved in your swing. A lack of power often goes hand-in-hand with the arms being the dominant force. We all know if we want to throw a ball or skim a stone across a pond, the arms can’t be the only engine working. The kinematic sequence or weight transfer in the golf swing occurs works from the ground up.
The body drives power through the feet from back to front as the body unwinds and shifts towards the target. I often use a slightly flat football during lessons and get pupils to throw this towards the back of the range wall. If done correctly and with efficient power the ball hits the wood hard directly on the target line. If the sequence is out if sync the throw feels lacklustre and is often wonky.
So our number one mission when ticking the power box is to get the bigger muscles involved. This is what unlocks decent weight transfer. Here are a few great moves that will get you feeling strong and confident in your swing.
Rest, rotate, reach
This drill helps you get that all-important feeling of power by making the shoulder turn the motor of the swing. Set up with an athletic stance. Now lift the club up and gently rest it on the shoulder…
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