Why do you work hard to move your weight during your golf swing

Golf coaching has been evolving, but the best advice has stood the test of time. In Golf.com’s new series “The Eternal Tips”, we highlight some of the greatest advice teachers and players distributed in the Golf Magazine page. Today, we have an article from the September 1973 issue when Al Geiberger explained the key to the weight transfer of the golf swing.

Weight transfer is an integral part of a golf swing – but you rarely even notice it if done correctly. when no However, a situation where it is done correctly can lead to a lot of problems.

If you find yourself reading this article, there is a good chance you are looking for answers about why you are doing something wrong. If it sounds like you, don’t be afraid. Fixing may be easier than you think.

As early as 1973 Golf MagazineThis was written by the supervisory editor of 1966 PGA champion Al Geiberger. Check it out below and you will soon move your weight like a pro.

Weight transfer basics

You know how to solve your weight problem – depending on the condition, you will eat more or less. What you want to do is create a balance between the bone structure and the covered bone structure. This balance allows your body to function effectively, comfortably and effectively. Your body should run the same way during the golf swing, and balance is key.

The moment you lose balance, you lose the coordination of body parts, destroying their ability to produce an effective golf swing. It seems incredible that every mistake a golfer of any size and caliber makes is a direct result of losing balance.

By definition, balance can refer to the mind and body and the power of their effects. In this article, I will focus specifically on balance as body balance, maintaining that balance and releasing the forces stored in the moving but balanced lower body.

The mistake you made

There are three ways to lose balance in the lower body.

The first method is to swing, which moves the weight too far to the right when swinging back. The usual result is that the weight is equally over-expanded on the downward slope, which results in the club’s critical impact area later than the body, without any strength provided by the body outside the hands and arms. With clubs and bodies acting independently, consistency and distance are not possible.

The second method of losing balance is reverse transfer (also known as reverse pivot). Here the golfer takes the club to the right but leans to the left on the back and reverses the downward movement. This golfer keeps pushing, slices and hits are usually weak. As the weight moves in one way and the club is another way, the golfer is actually beating himself. His ball is usually the same position as his weight – on the right.

The third issue is the Big Leap, where the golfer allows him to move up and down all the weight during the swing. This can take the form of a backward rise to the toe and collapse toward the ground while the drooping down, or rarely, sinking into the ground on the back ground and then lifting the toe.

What causes these errors?

swing

Swing is an overly enthusiastic weight transfer, which may be caused by the ball at the address being too far behind, improperly lifting the left heel on the back, or – which is the most likely reason – a poor left knee.

Problems with left heel and left knee are often connected. While it’s not a mistake to allow the left heel to lift (Jack Nicklaus is a good example), an average golfer usually turns his left knee at the same time. This means there is no weight support on his left side.

The knee is the answer to the question. The left knee should be facing the ball, not to the right leg. If you are a swinging person, your left knee may touch. I moved my left knee backwards, which is the exact balance center at the top of my guard. My whole body was directly on the ball, and my left side moved through the ball as it started. This ensures the left side of the clearance and the fluid weight transfer.

I have another positive point in the top position. Although the right knee is still bent, it supports it inwardly. If the left knee is stretched to the ball, it is a natural movement because the body wants to maintain balance. However, when the left knee is crossed, the weight transfers are too fast and too severe to react with the right leg and follow the action of the left knee. This is why the lower half of the swaying person is both knee-bearing and to the right of the address position at the top. His weight is in focus behind the ball, making it nearly impossible for him to pass the ball and pass the ball before the club arrives.

Reverse transfer

The reverse pivot is usually caused by a stiff knee. If your legs are too tight, their rigidity will prevent your muscles from reacting naturally, thus pulling outward and following up. In fact, you will be the pole at the balance point between poles. To maintain any sense of balance, the body will move in another aspect of the club movement.

Another reason for reverse transfer is to try to retain. The left heel is glued to the ground on the back. This can cause excessive weight on the left foot and collapse of the knee under the left knee.

The result of heavy on the left side of the top is that you start sagging from the right side. I’m sure you know, hitting the club from the top from right to left to the entire ball. This forces your left side to get rid of your arms immediately. The only way it can do it is to go to the left and force the weight to drop to the right. To cure the reverse transfer, first check if your knee is bent at the address. During the swing, emphasize the correct leg movements – the role of left and right knees I detailed above. Allow turn: The shoulder movement slightly lifts the left heel while the right leg resists. The knee is the “level” of the swing. If you keep them level during your swing, you can ensure a good balance.

Lung

Lung stance is the result of excessive effort on the upper body. A golf swing must be balanced between the upper and lower body, just like the body and the earth. You are trying to “muscle” instead of waving the club and letting the natural forces of creation do the job for you.

lunger’s concept of swing is wrong. He thinks he can gain strength by lifting back and using shoulder muscles in lateral movements. Therefore, the legs cannot be used correctly.

The best thing he can do is imagine staying in one place with good shoulders. Shoulder turns must also be tied to it with appropriate leg movements.

Another tip from Lunger was to get him a lot more club than he thought. Usually, trying too many distances may occur. Having another club encourages a smooth swing.

To sum up, using the legs correctly will help solve all of these problems. Addressing the good posture of the bent knee will prevent a reverse transfer cause – leg stiffness. Good leg movement prevents swaying and immersion into the left leg, which is another reason for reverse transfer. In turn, good leg movement allows the body to make appropriate turns, eliminating lunges.

Practice to improve balance

Sam Snead has been claiming that if they play barefoot, he will be better every round. I suggest you go out and find out why. Take off your shoes the next time you hit the ball and you will find that the ground awareness is immediately increased. The spikes tend to dig and minimize the feeling of over-exercising on your weight. But barefoot, you know immediately if you overuse it.

For exercise, place your feet flat on the ground and press down slightly. Do this with your knees stiffly and then bend comfortably. You will notice that the preparation time for the body to move gracefully when the knees are bent is very different.

Now lift your left heel from the ground until you reach your left toe. You will notice how unnatural the location is. This is great for ballet dancers with wooden blocks on their toes, but the natural support for the average person is the ball of the feet.

Still barefoot, hit a few balls together with your feet. Not only will this show you a small amount of weight really transferred in your golf swing, it will also give you more insight into how the upper body works.

If you are really ambitious, try standing on your left foot only. Lift your right foot from the ground and set the ball as the ball. You will notice that the ball should be played forward to get the left side balanced correctly. Try hitting the ball this way. If you move your weight too fast or too far, you will fall. If you hit from the top of the fall, you will fall. If you keep your smooth, unobstructed swing, you will be able to maintain balance and may be surprised by the way you hit the ball.

Again, you can stand on your right foot. If you over-transfer your weight in the back row, you will get a unique feeling of falling.

Then, balance is a feeling. It requires a response to strength to keep your weight on the ball. If you have problems with weight transfer, analyze the problem through the exercises given and then use corrective actions that are appropriate for your problem.