How to Improve Your Downswing for a More Powerful Golf Swing

TLDRLearn three key techniques to improve your downswing and free up your arms for a more powerful and effortless golf swing.

Key insights

🔁Keep some space between your trail arm and rib cage to allow for more freedom of movement and generate more speed and power.

🔀Focus on turning your body rather than pulling your arms across your chest during the takeaway to create more space between your hands and thighs.

⬇️Avoid thrusting your trail knee forward during the downswing by internally rotating it, which will give your arms more space and prevent early extension.

Q&A

Why do I feel stuck in my downswing?

Feeling stuck in the downswing is usually caused by improper positioning of the trail arm, pulling the arms across the chest during the takeaway, or thrusting the trail knee forward.

How can I create more space between my trail arm and rib cage?

Focus on keeping some space between your trail arm and rib cage by allowing your elbow to point down rather than being pressed against your side.

What should I focus on during the takeaway?

Instead of pulling your arms across your chest, focus on turning your body and keeping your hands in front of your chest to create more space between your hands and thighs.

How can I prevent early extension in the downswing?

To prevent early extension, focus on internally rotating your trail knee rather than thrusting it forward, which will give your arms more space and prevent your body from moving off balance.

Can I practice these techniques without hitting balls?

Yes, you can practice these techniques by working on your body and arm movements without hitting balls. This will help you develop the correct muscle memory and improve your swing mechanics.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Intro: Learn how to improve your downswing for a more powerful golf swing.

00:38Reason 1: Keep some space between your trail arm and rib cage to allow for more freedom of movement and generate more speed and power.

02:53Reason 2: Focus on turning your body rather than pulling your arms across your chest during the takeaway to create more space between your hands and thighs.

05:59Reason 3: Avoid thrusting your trail knee forward during the downswing by internally rotating it, which will give your arms more space and prevent early extension.

09:20Conclusion: Recap of the key techniques and invitation to ask questions or follow on Instagram.