Get More Speed in Your Golf Swing without Steepening the Club

TLDRLearn how to increase hand speed in your golf swing without causing the club to steepen. Maintaining width and controlling the pitch of the club are key factors in achieving this.

Key insights

💨Getting more speed in the arms does not automatically cause the club to steepen. It is important to maintain width and control the pitch of the club.

🤝Having both hands on the club creates torque, which helps stabilize the club and does not necessarily cause it to steepen.

🔁Creating width in the right arm angle on the downswing allows for early acceleration without steepening the club.

🏋️‍♂️Increasing speed and acceleration in the arms without steepening the club requires maintaining width and getting the left arm down away from the right shoulder.

🚶‍♂️Moving both the upper and lower body forward during the downswing helps maintain width and generates more club head speed.

Q&A

Does pulling down or getting speed in the arms cause the club to steepen?

No, pulling down or getting speed in the arms does not automatically cause the club to steepen. It is important to maintain width and control the pitch of the club to avoid steepening.

Should I try to be passive or leave my arms up in the golf swing?

No, trying to be passive or leaving your arms up in the golf swing will not result in early acceleration. It is necessary to actively move the arms and maintain width to generate speed.

What is the role of torque in golf swing?

Torque created by having both hands on the club helps stabilize the club and does not necessarily cause it to steepen. It is important to understand and utilize the torque to maintain control of the club.

How can I increase speed in my golf swing without steepening the club?

To increase speed in the golf swing without steepening the club, focus on maintaining width, controlling the pitch of the club, and moving both the upper and lower body forward during the downswing.

What is the key to generating more club head speed in the golf swing?

The key to generating more club head speed in the golf swing is maintaining width, increasing speed and acceleration in the arms, and moving the upper and lower body forward during the downswing.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Fear of the club steepening is a common concern among golfers when trying to increase hand speed in the swing.

02:22Torque created by having both hands on the club helps stabilize the club and does not necessarily cause it to steepen.

06:56Pulling down or getting speed in the arms does not automatically cause the club to steepen. Maintaining width and controlling the pitch of the club are key factors in achieving speed without steepening.

09:39Creating width in the right arm angle on the downswing allows for early acceleration without steepening the club.

09:55Increasing speed and acceleration in the arms without steepening the club requires maintaining width and getting the left arm down away from the right shoulder.

10:52Moving both the upper and lower body forward during the downswing helps maintain width and generates more club head speed.