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Move your head for more power in your golf swing

Jason SuttonBy Jason Sutton,
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Golf Quick TipsMany golfers have the impression that the head needs to stay fixed and down throughout the golf swing. This is a common misconception that keeps a lot of players from not reaching there potential and improving their golf swing.

If you have the opportunity to watch a tour pro swing the golf club you will notice two things about what the head does in the golf swing.

1. There is some lateral movement to the right on the backswing.

2. The head releases up and to the left immediately after impact.

How will this help the average player increase their power?

1. The movement of the head in the backswing allows the upper body to properly coil over the lower body.

2. Proper releasing of the head on the after impact will give the body the freedom to rotate through to a full finish.

3. These two things will help establish correct weight transfer and will maximize power in your golf swing. By allowing your head to move, you will allow your body and arms to move freely and efficiently which will help to increase your distance.

PGA Professional Jason Sutton is a Master Instructor at the Dana Rader Golf School in Charlotte, N.C. Jason has been honored as a leading teacher in the southeast by Golf Magazine. He teaches students ranging from beginners to top amateurs and tour-level players.

 
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  • i always slice the ball

    aj wrote on: Aug 17, 2005

    can anyone give me tips on how not to slice the ball?????

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      • RE: i always slice the ball

        GREG wrote on: Sep 28, 2005

        STAY BEHING THE BALL AT IMPACT. BE SURE YOUR DOMINATE HAND IS ON TOP OF THE SHAFT ON FOLLOW THROUGH.

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      • RE: i always slice the ball

        jt wrote on: Sep 1, 2005

        i found that if u turn the club head towards u and then take ur grip and turn it bak wen you hit the ball it wont go right

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          • RE: RE: i always slice the ball

            dustin wrote on: Sep 2, 2005

            ya i do the same thing on my golf teams but try to hot the ball before youre club is in its upswing

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  • one thing abou the head you didn't mention

    blake wrote on: Jun 26, 2005

    tour pros do move their head slightly on the backswing, but by the time they return the club to the ball on the downswing, their head moves back to the exact pos when they set up.

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  • eye on the ball

    Bryan Filyaw wrote on: Jun 15, 2005

    i seem to have trouble keeping my eyes on the ball do you have any tips to help me?

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      • huh?.....you just look at it while you swing

        blake wrote on: Jun 26, 2005

        huh?.....you just look at it while you swing

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          • RE: huh?.....you just look at it while you swing

            Ping Man wrote on: Jul 19, 2005

            I have a problem with my head dipping into the ball on my backswing. Any tips?

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