Is it OK to pause at top of backswing?

Is it OK to pause at top of backswing?

Rhythm – A pause encourages good rhythm. Rather than snatching or lurching at the ball from the end of the backswing the golfer can use this time as a transition period and can position the body as a whole to bring the club down to the ball effectively each time a swing is made.

Are short backswings better?

Beginner golfers can significantly benefit from a shorter swing. A shorter swing will help to keep the game more straightforward from the beginning. What is this? As you get better and the golf swing feels more natural, you can slowly increase until the club is parallel to the ground at the top of your backswing.

Where should your weight be when driving a golf ball?

Your weight should be on the inside of your right foot. This is where most golfers lose their power. Your weight should shift left by your lower body leading the way.

Can you have too much hip turn in backswing?

Ideally, you want your hips to be around 45 degrees open in the backswing, and 40 degrees open at impact. Too much hip turn in the takeaway will make it difficult to get your hips open enough when it comes to striking the ball, which can hurt your swing.

Should I turn my hips in the golf swing?

Even casual golfers understand that at impact the hips need to be open to the target. (Picture your belt buckle pointing to the left of where you want the ball to land.) In reality, your hips shouldn’t just be open but continually rotating to the left until your swing comes to a stop.

Why do golfers pause at the top of the backswing?

It allows the golfer an extra fraction of a second to gather and stabilize the arms, hands, and shaft before starting down. On the other hand, guys like Ben Hogan, Tiger Woods, Mark Wilson, Ricky Fowler, Sergio Garcia have no distinguishable pause at the top. The top of the backswing flows seamlessly into the downswing.

What does “place the club at the top of the backswing” mean?

These golfers “place (d) the club” at the top of the backswing which allows it to ease to a stop. It allows the golfer an extra fraction of a second to gather and stabilize the arms, hands, and shaft before starting down.

How does the top of the backswing fit into the downswing?

The top of the backswing flows seamlessly into the downswing. For these players, there is a more dynamic move, typically with the lower body starting forward before the club reaches the top of the backswing. This causes a whip effect with early club shaft loading (shaft bend) as the downswing starts. Look at Mark Wilson to the right.

How can I improve my control on the backswing?

One of the best ways to improve your control is to add time to your pause at the top of the backswing. This pause will prevent you from rushing through the swing, and it will make it easier to stay on plane coming down toward impact.