How Ground Reaction Forces Power Your Golf Downswing
There is an old saying that you cannot shoot a cannon from a canoe. The reason is that if you do so, the cannon exerts a downward force when is is fired and blows a hole through the canoe and it sinks. However, this downward forex is exactly what you want to create when you start the downswing in your golf swing. It is created by feeling that you are actually sitting down. I tell my students to feel as though they are getting a grass stain on their fanny. The Scots call this movement, “curtsying through the ball.”
Biomechanics labs actually measure how many pounds per square inch a player is putting into the ground using force plate analysis. Longer hitters have been proven to put much more pressure into the ground on their downswing. In this video, I will describe and show you how to use your hops and legs to create these ground reaction forces in your swing. Building that foundation starts with hip power training for a stable base, which gives you the platform to drive those forces effectively.
If you try these exercises and you find them to be too challenging or uncomfortable, do not continue, until you have consulted with your physician. All exercises for golf should be customized to your needs after a proper evaluation.
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