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From Umnum,
golfer: |
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What are the causes of power lost in the
golf swing? |
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PGA/LPGA
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California
"Umnum - Lost power comes
from a couple things. The first is not completing your back swing
turn with your shoulders which gets the club out of position at
the top. Make sure your target shoulder turns to the max going
back without raising up or lifting your target heel. Second, you
will still lose power with the best takeaway in the world if you
collapse your target wrist at impact. The hands or handle must
lead the club head to the finish. If all this is occurring,
accelerate your forearms for more power. Get a Power Swing, which
is a great warm-up tool, and also makes you use your body properly
on the follow-through. Good Golfing." - Kati
Biszantz, Teaching Professional |
Florida
"Dear Umnum, here are the main
causes for power loss. 1) Grip pressure at address. You must
feel the weight of the club-head. Make a "whoosh" when
taking a practice swing. 2) You must see 2-3 knuckles with your
left hand grip. 3) Make sure the stays straight on your
take-away. At hip level, the toe of the club is not quite
toe-pointing up. 4) You must coil around your right leg on your
back swing. No rolling right foot and no stiff right leg. 5)
When starting your downswing the butt of the club must point at
the ball. You'll feel your wrists staying cocked. 6) At impact
your left arm and club shaft must be a straight line. 7) After
impact, your right arm crosses over your left arm. 8) Make a
picture pose follow through. All of your weight is on your left
foot and you can maintain your balance. Good Luck."
- John
Pallot, Teaching Professional
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Florida
"Slow speed on the forward
swing will lose you distance. If you swing the club, with your
arms, from the top of the back swing to the finish (shoulder to
shoulder) with no change of attitude at the bottom of the arc,
your speed will increase. Buy the book, "Understanding the
Golf Swing", by Manuel de la Torre. It is very simple and
easy to understand and the best book in my estimation, on golf.
Good Luck Umnum." - Pat
Kimball, Teaching Professional
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South Carolina
"Grip tight pressure or weak position!
Tension in arms. Lack of leg action or proper foot work."
- Doug
Weaver, Teaching Professional |
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