Master Your Golf Swing: How to Start the Downswing and Improve Consistency

TLDRLearn the key elements of a consistent golf swing by focusing on the downswing and follow-through. Keep your arms straight, rotate your body, and extend through impact for a wider arc. Maintaining extension and side bend will improve contact and add power to your swing.

Key insights

⛳️The arc of the club head during the downswing is crucial for a consistent golf swing.

💪Keeping your arms straight from setup to follow-through creates a wider arc and better contact.

🔄Rotating your body during the downswing helps you achieve a long and wide follow-through.

📏The distance between your shoulder and the club in the follow-through indicates ball striking ability.

🏋️Extension and side bend are key movements to maintain during the downswing and follow-through.

Q&A

Why is the arc of the club head important?

The arc of the club head during the downswing determines the path and impact of the ball.

Why should I keep my arms straight?

Keeping your arms straight creates a wider arc, improves contact, and adds power to your swing.

What role does body rotation play in the downswing?

Rotating your body helps you achieve a long and wide follow-through, leading to a more consistent swing.

How can I improve my ball striking ability?

Maintaining a wide arc in the follow-through and extending through impact will improve your ball striking ability.

What is the significance of extension and side bend?

Extension and side bend help maintain the correct body position and allow for a powerful and consistent swing.

Timestamped Summary

00:00This video focuses on the importance of the downswing and follow-through in achieving a consistent golf swing.

01:18The arc that the club head travels during the downswing is crucial for a consistent swing and proper ball striking.

03:50Keeping your arms straight from setup to follow-through helps create a wider arc and improves contact.

06:12Rotating your body during the downswing allows for a long and wide follow-through, resulting in more consistent swings.

09:48The distance between your shoulder and the club in the follow-through indicates your ball striking ability.