Is a shorter backswing better golf?
Most golf professionals will tell you that there are not too many cons to a shorter backswing. As long as you don’t shorten your golf swing too much, you likely won’t notice too much of a difference in power, and you will very often find much more accuracy.
Should I shorten my backswing?
Some players can handle a longer backswing, while others can’t. That being said, in general, most amateur golfers over-swing in their backswing, especially with their driver. This means they let their backswing get longer than they can handle. So, shortening of the backswing is needed to improve their overall game.
Does length of backswing matter?
Your backswing length needs to produce enough speed to create the necessary distance, but also provide consistency for the most accurate shots possible. Sometimes golfers need more distance and other times they need more accuracy, and finding the happy medium isn’t always easy.
Do you need a long backswing?
Obviously there is NO perfect backswing length for every golfer; if there was I would have told you by now! You certainly don’t want your backswing to be short and choppy, nor do you want to be long and loose. Note: Individual golfers may find different results, so use these numbers as a guideline rather than a rule.
Why do I have a long backswing on my golf swing?
This approach leads to increased grip pressure and a lack of tempo and rhythm.” What advice would Connor offer someone who was looking to tighten up their swing this offseason? “Generally, a backswing that is too long is caused when a player is late in initiating the forward swing.
What causes a backswing to be too long?
“Generally, a backswing that is too long is caused when a player is late in initiating the forward swing. Ideally the forward swing would begin with the feet and legs, using the ground to begin the transition,” Connor added.
What’s the best way to start a forward swing?
Ideally the forward swing would begin with the feet and legs, using the ground to begin the transition,” Connor added. “When the player waits for the club to finish its motion to the top of the swing, the club will simply continue to move away from the ball until the player has exhausted his range of motion.
Why does my lead arm bend on my backswing?
“When the player waits for the club to finish its motion to the top of the swing, the club will simply continue to move away from the ball until the player has exhausted his range of motion. We often see a lack of width in this player, as the lead arm tends to bend a lot as the backswing finally reaches its conclusion.”