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The Change of Direction Tempo Drill

Tempo trumps mechanics! LPGA Teaching Professional Kathy Hart Wood demonstrates how to slow down your transition from the backswing to the downswing.

Many golfers RUSH their change of direction, the point in the swing where the club changes direction from moving back to moving forward.

I always say that tempo trumps mechanics. In other words, when your swing is stinking you can get by if you have decent tempo. Or if you are struggling, that should be your default swing thought – tempo.

The result is a wonky tempo and often golfers start their downswing when the club is still moving back.

To help you improve your tempo and help you on those days when you aren’t hitting the ball great, watch the video below for a simple drill.

Just for the record…if this drill is very hard it is because you:

  1. Swing too fast on the backswing
  2. Swing too long – the club is well past parallel to the ground on the top of the swing
  3. Reverse pivot
  4. Arms fold on backswing

Give it a try and let’s work on your change of direction and tempo!

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