Some say that timing is everything in life. Whatever you think about that philosophy in general, it certainly applies to golf. All the up-and-down and side-to-side movements you perform during your swing can make your head swim. But if you focus on a few key points -- voila! -- the timing can fall into place. Make the start of your downswing one of those key points so you can end your swing with solid contact.
Make your swing a single, fluid movement, rather than performing a backswing, pausing, and then beginning your downswing.
Step 1
Focus on shifting your weight forward as you begin the downswing. By focusing on your entire body, it's easier to drop your arms and begin rotating your hips simultaneously.
Step 2
Move your front hip slightly forward as you begin the downswing, suggests PGA pro Krista Dunton, rather than rotating your hips immediately.
Step 3
Avoid rushing your downswing by turning your shoulders too soon, says Tiger Woods in his book, "How I Play Golf." Woods suggests letting your hands drop at the start of the downswing, while simultaneously shifting your weight forward and moving your hips.
Tips
References
- Golf Digest: How to Start the Downswing
- PGA.com: Getting Hip to a Good Swing
- How I Play Golf; Tiger Woods and the Editors of Golf Digest
Tips
- Make your swing a single, fluid movement, rather than performing a backswing, pausing, and then beginning your downswing.
Writer Bio
M.L. Rose has worked as a print and online journalist for more than 20 years. He has contributed to a variety of national and local publications, specializing in sports writing. Rose holds a B.A. in communications.