How to stop rushing transition

[Zitlow]

1 hour ago, nlk10010 said:

 

In my limited experience it seems like many people rush when they are out of balance coming down. They then try to complete the swing before they fall over. To stay in balance in the downswing I need to build a position so that, by P-(whatever the hell the number is where the shaft is parallel to the ground) the angles are all aligned and such that I feel in a powerful position to strike the ball. I know that's really vague and easier said than done but if you feel weak as you come down your "inner golfer" is going to try to make a bunch of adjustments that most likely will throw you out of balance. 

 

So that was a long, rambling way of saying that I agree with Zitlow. 🙂 

True, balance is the key. When we're off balance it takes energy to stay upright. Wasted energy that isn't being transmitted into the ball via the clubhead. 

 

You're right, the "inner golfer" is going to make compensations just to make contact with the ball. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[this_is_golf]

On 3/26/2023 at 12:43 AM, cookout14 said:

One old school basic to try - internal counting: one, two, AND, three. “And” is the top of your swing/transition.  The nice thing about this rhythm is that it can work on course, mid-round, after you’ve rushed other shots.  
 

I first saw this on Padraig Harrington’s YouTube, which is worth a watch, but I’m sure it’s been around for a bit longer. 

Very much like the OP, I started 3 years ago and at the end of last season I was able to shoot in high 80s (85 once!) but not consistently. I struggle with a quick tempo when I’m playing. Whether it’s nerves or excitement or whatever, I just can’t stop swinging fast.
 

I just tried this “trick” in my back yard and saw immediate results. Definitely slowed everything down and smoothed out my swing. Instead of the those awful blocks I was hitting high fades. I hope it’ll translate to the course. 
 

Thanks for this!