Tip From the Archives

Feel Your Rhythm

Problem

You always hear about people talk about the rhythm and flow of their swing but you have never noticed it in your swing.

Cure

You might have a natural flowing swing and may not even need to worry about it. However, it would be useful to videotape your swing and watch to see if your swing is as fluid as you think it is. Watch to see if you are taking the club back too fast, pausing at the top for too long, or have a choppy swing. Finding simple rhythm errors in your swing can help you add extra yardage and accuracy to your drives.

Therapy

Tee up several balls in a row so you can hit one and immediately move on to the next one. Try swinging the club with your legs together. Feel your timing and rhythm as you hit each ball. If you are over swinging the club, you are likely to lose your balance and fall down. Anytime you want to get a better feel for your natural rhythm out on the course, just make a couple of practice swings this way.

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Michael Henry | 3 years ago, mid-July

I found my rythm was exactly at the speed of an old Scot's song The Skye Boat song. If I hum that in my mind when approaching the ball.By the time I have reached the ball and set up etc, that nice easy rythm is just waiting to go. I clears the mind of extraneous clutter, calms me and usually gives me a well struck repetitive shot.

s | 3 years ago, mid-July

Try swinging the club with your legs together. Feel your timing.If you are overswinging the club, you are likely to lose your balance



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