Much Too Fast!!

The Swing Factory makes the comment that most golfers swing much too fast. You've probably heard that before - I know that I have. Here's the full quote from the book:

"Most golfers swing much too fast to retain control over the delivery, so the point of their release and the shape of their swing is subject to constant variation." (p. 202)

That makes sense. The point at which we release power in the swing is important. And so too is the shape of the swing - something that apparently is closely related to power release and tempo as well. "Tempo and swing shape are indivisible" the book says (p. 202). So if we are swinging too fast, we are going to lose the control necessary to be able to release power through the wrists and hands at the right place, and our swing shape is going to vary from one swing to another. Instead, power going to be unleashed in a mighty heave too soon, and our swing shape is going to change constantly. And that's not what we want.

"You cannot standardise the shape of your swing and the point of delivery until you have a constant tempo." (p. 202). Hmmm! That DOES make good sense to me.