You’ve heard the term “load your backswing.” Good advice, but often misunderstood by a majority of players.
In my research using Swing Catalyst and various force plates, I’ve found that the “loading” portion of your backswing (bringing your weight to the trail side so you can shift it forward on the downswing to create power and speed) happens sooner than you think. The maximum load occurs as soon as you start the club again — that’s the big shift. But as you reach the top, or more specifically as the clubhead rises above your hands, the trick is to feel lighter and not so much buried in the trail side.
5 key components for creating a perfect backswing
By means of:
Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 teacher
It is this feeling of lightness that better allows you to transition from backswing to downswing and prepare your body to shift your weight to your front for a powerful attack. Think of it like this:
1. Set it to your normal address position.
2. As you swing back, load in your trail leg. The sooner the better.
3. As you reach the top with the club high above your hands, feel the weight disappear a little. It is this feeling of lightness that will help you create a smoother transition from backswing to downswing.
4. Being light at the top makes it easier to shift your weight to your front and launch upward for a powerful attack. Charging is important, but it’s better to do it sooner rather than later.
Joe Plecker is a GOLF Top 100 teacher and director of instruction at The Landings Club in Savannah, Georgia.
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