Casting the club from the top of the swing (arms straightening prematurely) is one of the most common power leaks for the amateur golfer.
This move results from a downswing that’s initiated by the muscles in the arms and upper body, and makes it almost impossible to store energy during the downswing.
In contrast, the downswing in the picture was initiated with the core of the body and the feet. Notice how deep the right elbow is and the relatively extreme angle that’s created between the clubshaft and the right forearm. This “lag” stores tons of power.
To learn this move, try letting your arms stay loose and initiating your downswing by shifting your weight to your left heel and rotating your stomach and hip in a counterclockwise direction.
Also, the grip you use can have an effect on your ability to create lag, depending on the flexibility of your wrists and forearms. For most amateur golfers, the interlocking grip can interfere with flexibility, so try the overlap or the 10-finger grip you see here.
For more awesome tips you can check out The PurePoint Golf Full Swing DVD.
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