drdel
Tour Rookie
I understand the target ratio should be about 2:1.
Slower backswing, more distance!
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Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
2:1 for putting, 3:1 for full swings.
From Fred Couple to Nick Price, they're all about the same ratio even if they take different amounts of time to complete their swings.
Tempo is key. Give your self time to swing. Simple really but there's a big difference between a slow deliberate swing and a slower, smooth tempo. The former can (from bitter experience) can lead to a jerky downswing and all sort of co-ordination issues. The smoother tempo lets you swing through ideally on a 3:1 ratio and hit it efficiently and straighter
Surely the important issue is that you do not hit the ball on your backswing, it is only getting you to a position from where you can make a decent forward swing. If you start the backswing too quickly, it is likely to lead to an over swing, a sway, or a loss of balance, or all three of these faults.
bobmac
Major Champion
This is a great swing to copy, especially if you tend to rush the transition
[video=youtube;EOxhG4e1uQY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOxhG4e1uQY[/video]
[video=youtube;EOxhG4e1uQY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOxhG4e1uQY[/video]
3565
Journeyman Pro
Noooo can't be doing with slooooow backswings, this takes time, and time is of the essence in golf! Slow play...........
fluffy
Hacker
Timing, Tempo & Rhythm are all very personal and can very much be decided by where you come from and also your build and bodily ability. Think Nick Price Vs Ernie Els. I concur with a couple of others that "slowing down" doesn't necessarily improve things. It can however depend on the complexity of your movements. I used to find that if I made my backswing have a smoother transition with hinging my wrists, I had more time to drop the club behind me instead of the OTT move. Horse for courses really.
Changing the backswing speed has probably stemmed the ferocity of a movement in the backswing or downswing and has probably helped you time things better. Beware though! Things always go back to normal! :sbox:
Changing the backswing speed has probably stemmed the ferocity of a movement in the backswing or downswing and has probably helped you time things better. Beware though! Things always go back to normal! :sbox:
Even Ai Miyazato's incredibly slow backswing only takes a couple of seconds, which is almost negligible compared with the amount of time some players take faffing around with their pre-shot routines, etc!
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harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
The problem for the amateur is the slow back swing may cause them to come over the top as they seek momentum on the down swing... But in essence hitting the ball out the middle at a slower club head speed will be better than not hitting the centre at a higher speed. Which is why the pro game is amazing.
