Thứ Tư, 14 tháng 9, 2016

Squat For Power

Squat For PowerSquat For Power To begin the downswing, I squat to create leverage. The squat disappears as my left leg straightens, however. This move creates tremendous power and speed.  My extra-long swing length results from bending my left arm and cupping the left wrist. It's all okay if I return to a squared potition at impact.  To start my downswing, I employ a classic power lifter's squat position. To some, it appears I'm having a tug-of-war with the weight of the clubhead. this is very similar to pictures of the legendary Sam Snead at the same point in the swing. It's important to note that my body drops slightly due to the increase in knee flex as I yank on the handle of the club with my legs, stomach and trunk, not my hands.  By primarily using my body, I can explode into the golf ball with everything I've got without any undue hand action.
Brian Pavlet catured the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship in 1993.           d-cobracomp454.jpg

Power Tools: Brian Pavlet competes with the Cobra 454 Comp driver, a top choice for pro long drivers and recreational big hitters who need accurate distance. The Comp design incorporates both titanium and graphite components.        
Resource: golftipsmag

Focus On The Finish

Focus On The FinishMany amateurs are so consumed with anxiety about the incremental parts of the golf swing (grip, alignment, posture, setup, etc.) that they lose sight of the overall objective, which is to strike the ball squarely and forcefully. Let me suggest a method to alleviate this anxiety: Focus on the finish.
If you take the time to study, analyze and critique your finish position, you’ll develop an idea of where your swing needs to go—not to mention increase the likelihood of actually making it happen.
Here’s a drill that ingrains the feeling of a good finish position. Start with the club at address and swing it forward to the finish. Hold that pose for several seconds and then repeat the address-to-finish move. Let your natural tempo dictate how slowly or quickly you swing the club. As you pose, check that the finish elements at right are in place.
A golf swing without a finish position in mind is like a car trip without a destination. You’ll wind up going around in circles.
Some of the benchmarks of the proper finish are: • Being in good balance • Weight forward on your left side • Knees touching • Belt buckle facing the target • Club to the left of the left shoulder • Right arm extended and right wrist flat
Art Sellinger is a two-time National Long Drive champion and creator of the popular “Power Guarantee” training program, available at www.artoflongdriving.com.
Resource: golftipsmag

Coil And Load

Coil And LoadThere are many keys to a powerful swing, and my number-one focus is to establish a powerful backswing coil. Notice how my left arm is parallel to the ground while the shaft is perpendicular to it. This position indicates a massive turn away from the ball and not a simple lifting of the club to the top (you can see my entire body stretching and straining to get turned). The coil is further enhanced by my left foot, which is firmly on the ground. This limits the amount I can turn my hips while still allowing me to rotate my shoulders as much as possible. Some other keys:
1. I move the club with the body, not the hands.
2. The legs solidly support the upper body.
3. I combine a huge body turn with a short arm swing.
4. A great combo: wide on the back, narrow on the way down.
Professional long driver Trez Simmons is an active member of the LDA Tour.
SMT O2Power Tools The new SMT O2 is a scaled-down version of the company’s 455 Deep Bore driver, a legend on the long drive circuits.
Resource: golftipsmag

Alter Your Focus

Alter Your FocusOne of the first lessons most golfers learn is to “keep your eye on the ball.” I’m here to offer a better suggestion: Move your eyes behind the ball.
Heresy, you say? I don’t think so. That’s because when a golfer makes his or her backswing with a full turn of the shoulders and a proper shift of weight, the center of his or her chest, or sternum, will be well behind the ball. (Exactly how far behind the ball depends on an individual’s suppleness and flexibility.)
If a golfer moves to his or her right side during the backswing, yet keeps the eyes locked on the golf ball, there’s a good chance he or she will change his or her spine angle or fall into a reverse pivot, either of which is a huge power leak. That’s because the eyes automatically tell the golfer whether he or she has formed a bad relationship with the ball and he or she will have to “reach” or “stretch” to get back to it.
Trust me—the ball will be there on the downswing. It’s not going anywhere. Get used to relying on your peripheral vision to see the ball. By moving your focus behind the ball, you’ll increase the likelihood of making a proper athletic move during the swing and staying down through the shot. These two factors will promote better contact and more distance. So alter your focus and guarantee a stronger turn and more distance.
Art Sellinger is president of the Long Drivers of America and a former two-time winner of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship.
Resource: golftipsmag

Thứ Ba, 13 tháng 9, 2016

Clear The Way

Clear The WayYou can’t hit big drives if your body gets stuck. That’s why I make a point of rotating my hips completely open on the downswing. This allows my arms to fully extend through the hitting area. Not only do my hips clear, but they remain level, which is key. By rotating through on a level plane, my right shoulder, arm and hip are able to continue adding power through impact. This prevents my body from getting stuck, which would limit the potential for clubhead speed by forcing me to hit only with my hands.
Carl Wolter captured the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship in 2002 and the LDA Tour Championship in 2003.
Alpha Reaction V2 Power Tools One of the most used driver heads at all long drive events is the 100 percent forged titanium Alpha Golf V.2.
Resource: golftipsmag

Preload The Power

preload-the-power.jpgI’m frequently approached at my power clinics and exhibitions by senior golfers who claim they’ve lost strength and suppleness, which translates into shorter tee shots. My advice to them for regaining lost distance is simple and direct: preload your power. By that I mean seniors should make a few swing adjustments to compensate for advancing age and a diminished ability to turn their shoulders and torque their torso.
First, set up with more than half your weight on your right side (for right-handed golfers). This negates a loss of flexibility, which can prohibit a full turn. And, as we all know, a good, strong upper-body rotation is key for long distance. Second, tee the ball forward in your stance, preferably off the left toe. This position facilitates catching the ball on the upswing and makes it easier to stay behind the ball at impact.
I also recommend that seniors adopt a stronger grip, with both hands rotated clockwise on the shaft. A stronger grip allows the golfer to whip the clubhead through impact. Finally, if you possess a smooth swing and good control of the clubhead, experiment with longer shafts. Try to incorporate this advice into your game. I’m sure you’ll find the extra yards you’ve been missing.
Power driving expert Art Sellinger represents the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas in Irving, Tex. For more information on Sellinger and his power training programs, visit www.artoflongdriving.com.
Resource: golftipsmag

Keep It Level


Keep It LevelOne of the keys to a solid golf swing is a level turn of the shoulders and hips during the backswing. A solid rotation not only promotes consistent ballstriking, but lays the foundation for achieving maximum distance as well.
Unfortunately, instead of utilizing a level turn to increase the quality of their shots, many amateurs execute a poor turn either by lifting, tilting or swaying during the backswing. Any one of these motions will not only move the club off the proper plane, but destroy three key angles established on the right side at address. These angles, formed at the right shoulder, hip and knee, must be maintained in order to deliver the club powerfully into the back of the golf ball. Watch any power hitter and you’ll see that, at the top, the shoulders are turned, but level.
The easiest way to keep your right-side angles in order is to keep your right side as quiet as possible during the takeaway. You can ill afford to get too active in the takeaway. In other words, you must teach yourself to become left-side dominant during the backswing.
A good drill is to take practice swings at half speed with the left arm only, focusing on making a level turn with the shoulders and hips. Stop at the top of the backswing to see that your right-side angles have been maintained. If so, you’re primed for power.
Former two-time long drive champ Art Sellinger represents the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.
Resource: golftipsmag