Slowing Down Swing Speed

[dads3a]

I play with a couple of low handicappers every Saturday.

They keep saying I'd be more consistent if I could slow down my swing speed.

My backswing is that fast I'd I'd more or less swing myself of my feet at times. When I try and slow it down I just make a complete hash of it.

Is it just practising a slower smoother tempo or is there a few drills I could practise.

 

[brendy]

Count 1..2..3 on the way back (kind of like how a dancer would count, almost singing it) then the through swing 123 again but at proper speed. It puls out the unnecessary swing thoughts too.

 

[Ethan]

Retief Goosen gave a tip that when he wanted a big drive, his backswing is slower than normal and he startes down even slower.

 

[bobmac]

It's very difficult to change your natural speed of swing and when teaching, I never say slow down.

Try thinking "swing it smoother"

 

[JustOne]

There's no problem in having a fast swing speed, it's staying in balance that is the key. Snatching it away too quick or being off balance through the shot can only lead to inconsistent striking and/or duffed shots.

Smooth, in balance... and rip it

 

[bigbiffa]

gotta agree with james. you tend to find your golf swing mirrors the way you do things in life! swing smoother is a good thought!

 

[dads3a]

Thanks folks I'll have a wee range session this week and see what happens.

 

[RGDave]

you tend to find your golf swing mirrors the way you do things in life!

you do?

 

[bigbiffa]

you tend to find your golf swing mirrors the way you do things in life!

you do?

well, have a think! how fast do you walk? is it comparitive(in speed) to you golf swing? or that other thing....ahem...koff koff....err alright,were all quick at that then,lol!

 

[pokerjoke]

you tend to find your golf swing mirrors the way you do things in life!

you do?

What out to in?

 

[JustOne]

you tend to find your golf swing mirrors the way you do things in life!

you do?

well, have a think! how fast do you walk? is it comparitive(in speed) to you golf swing? or that other thing....ahem...koff koff....err alright,were all quick at that then,lol!

So my swing should take about 4 hours and there should be a lot of screaming and fluids?

 

[StrangelyBrown]

you tend to find your golf swing mirrors the way you do things in life!

you do?

well, have a think! how fast do you walk? is it comparitive(in speed) to you golf swing? or that other thing....ahem...koff koff....err alright,were all quick at that then,lol!

So my swing should take about 4 hours and there should be a lot of screaming and fluids?

Sounds like me changing the oil in my car.