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D018. How to Increase Club Head Speed with Ground Pressure!

In this video, you’ll learn how to increase club head speed with ground pressure.

The science behind this is pretty straight forward…

To generate a powerful move, you need something to move against.

Newton’s third law explains that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

In the video, I demonstrate how pushing into the ground can improve your swing speed.

At first, I make a few swings on a little device that’s similar to a Lazy Susan.

My stance is narrow and as I start the backswing, my feet immediately swivel to the left.

And in the downswing, my feet swivel right.

The point is that I’m not generating much power and speed in the swing…

Because I have very little to push against.

Later, you’ll see me demonstrate pushing against the ground with a wider stance (without the Lazy-Susan-like device).

With a more stable stance, you’ll be able to apply more pressure to the ground and whip your club through.

Watch this video now to see the science behind pushing into the ground…

And get more speed in your swing!

G037. When Should You Start the Downswing in Golf?

When should you start the downswing in golf?

I’m often asked this question from students that struggle with their weight shift.

Syncing your arms, hips, and weight shift in the downswing can be a little confusing…

So let’s make sure you have it down pat.

In this video, you’ll learn when to start your downswing.

You’ll learn what to feel in your downswing…

And you’ll learn the science behind the weight shift.

The video starts by exploring what causes your body to rotate and shift your weight.

Every athletic motion involves rotation and weight shift.

A football quarterback shifts back then forward to release the ball with speed.

A baseball player throws with a similar motion…

And shifts his weight while swinging the bat.

Many golf swing methods have attempted to reduce the complexity of the swing by trying to reduce, or even remove, the weight shift…

But those methods fall short when comparing them to more powerful, athletic swings that do have a weight shift.

So how should you swing?

Start by shifting your weight back and load up.

Push down and out into the ground with your right foot as you rotate back and shift your weight back.

The technical term for this is downforce reaction.

That’s just a fancy term to describe where you’re shifting your weight and where you’re applying pressure to the ground.

Now we’re ready to discuss when you should start the downswing.

As your arms approach the top of the backswing…

Your weight should start to shift forward.

There’s a brief separation between your lower body and upper body.

In the downswing, as your weight shifts forward and your hips open up…

Your upper body and arms rotate around and through contact.

Your left leg will start to push down and out.

Watch this video now to discover when should you start the downswing golf…

And learn how to shift your weight throughout the swing!