Tip #5: Patient Transition
We basically have two wind up or “loading periods” in the swing. We have the backswing, but we also have the transition. In both of those phases, we’re setting ourselves up to “unload” and deliver as much energy as we can to the ball.
When the intent is to “swing faster” many golfers rush the transition. This can negatively affect our sequence of movements, and result in less speed at impact. It’s a little bit counter intuitive but “trying less” and taking a split second more time in transition can improve the timing of how we “load and unload” the different segments of our body, and allow us to apply our effort at the right time.
An excellent transition sequence is one of the reasons why some golfers who look like they aren’t trying very hard, or moving very fast with their bodies can have a very high club head speed. They are producing a lot of force, and moving very fast of course, but due to the efficiency of the movement, and timing, it looks quite graceful.
After this “collection” in transition, it’s time to absolutely turn on the jets!