The Offseason Slump: How to Prevent Your Golf Game from Plummeting

TLDRLearn how to prevent your golf game from deteriorating in the offseason with this simple drill that focuses on impact. By maintaining good impact with weight forward, arms extended, and shaft angled down, you can start the next season strong and improve your overall game.

Key insights

💪Maintaining good impact is key to preventing your golf game from declining in the offseason.

Good impact involves weight forward, swinging out to the ball, and extending your arms through impact.

🏌️‍♂️The position of your wrists, with a slight cup, is important for creating good impact.

🎯Keep your hands leading the club head and avoid flipping or scooping through impact.

🔄Practicing impact drills, such as the lag shot, can help train your muscle memory for good impact.

Q&A

Why is maintaining good impact important in golf?

Good impact allows for consistent and solid contact with the ball, resulting in better ball flight and distance.

How can I improve my impact in the offseason?

You can improve your impact by focusing on maintaining weight forward, swinging out to the ball, and extending your arms through impact. Practice drills like the lag shot can also help develop proper impact mechanics.

What are some common mistakes to avoid during impact?

Common mistakes to avoid during impact include flipping or scooping the hands, allowing the right arm to overtake the left arm too soon, and failing to maintain a slight cup in the wrists.

Can I practice impact drills without hitting golf balls?

Yes, you can practice impact drills without hitting golf balls. The lag shot is a great training aid that allows you to work on your impact position without the need for a ball.

How can I ensure consistency in my impact position?

Consistency in your impact position can be achieved through practice and repetition. Focus on the key elements of good impact, such as weight forward, extending your arms, and swinging out to the ball.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The offseason is a challenging time for many golfers, but there are ways to prevent your game from declining.

02:59Good impact in golf involves weight forward, swinging out to the ball, and extending your arms through impact.

05:40Maintaining a slight cup in your wrists is important for creating good impact.

08:18Avoid common mistakes during impact, such as flipping or scooping the hands and allowing the right arm to overtake the left arm too soon.

09:55Practicing impact drills, like the lag shot, can help train your muscle memory for good impact.