Forearm rotation and wrist hinge is a key aspect in any backswing, many amateur golfers tend to have too much forearm rotation too early in the backswing, causing numerous issues.
So in this video, we talk about backswing timing, body and forearm rotation, and how much to do it.
A lot of people ask what’s the most important thing to work on? What is the one drill they need to do?
Now, there are a lot of drills out there. The question is what fundamental skill do you need to master before you can really start looking at different drills to dial in the consistency and ball striking in your golf swing. Until you have really gotten a feel for how your arms and shoulders work together, there’s nothing else I’d have you focus on to improve your swing.
Improve The Top Of Your Swing Using The Water Bottle Backswing Drill
If you want to hit the golf ball more solid & straighter … having your club in the best position at the top of your backswing will surely help
Most Golfers that struggle with pulls, pushes, slices, & hooks can find a more consistent golf swing by learning to feel the path to the top of their swing
Yet, in order to find a consistent movement … you should be incorporating a drill that allows you to learn & cement that FEEL
The Water Bottle Backswing Drill trains you to learn your backswing. Because if the water bottle isn’t going toward the target on your backswing … it’s unlikely that your golf ball will consistently go there either
Jordan Hamblin (GMS Instructor – Indian Wells) offers a demonstration that’ll help you to learn a very consistent golf swing!
Golf Swing Sequence and Body Motion – How The Pros Do It
The swing sequence is like a chain reaction, several stages of motion building force and accelerating on top of each other. As Milo teaches, in the swing sequence the most efficient way to release all the energy you store up during the backswing can be described as Shift, Turn, Swing.
Moving your body in this specific order accomplishes a number of great things. It makes use of ground forces and leverage to produces the greatest club speed you’re capable of generating. It keeps your body balanced throughout the motion, leading to a golf swing that is easy to repeat.
Once a golfer learns that they are supposed to hit the ball before they hit the ground, they may start chopping down on the ball, resulting in pulls, slices and skied drives.
The answer is to move the low end of the swing ahead of the ball by transferring weight and pressure onto your front foot.
This drill is simple, can be done anywhere and works on fixing multiple backswing faults, it’s a ‘must do’ for anyone who is having issues with the shape of their backswing.
If you struggle from any of the following issues then this is the drill for you.
Backswing Sway
Coming out of your posture
Poor rotation
Rolling the club inside
Fanning the club face open
Try this simple drill and start creating the right movements as you take the club back.
Should I Keep My Hands And Arms In Sync With My Upper Body?
As a concept yes, your hands, arms and shoulders rotate through your center together as you connect with the ball. Forcing this alignment might cause some issues. Creating tension in your golf swing will get you in trouble. Practice feeling how the momentum of the club can direct you.