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Driver - Golf Driving - Long Drives
Trick your body to train for speed
Because the body prefers the comfort of the same old routine, it
doesn't like a change that requires expending more energy. Increasing
your clubhead speed demands change, though. But you can trick the body
into producing more speed by swinging something light or something
heavy. First, I'll grip a 5-iron by the head and try to swing the
shaft as fast as I can on the downswing. I'll alternate between the
right hand and the left, keeping my feet together to start and then
stepping through on the finish. Make sure that the swoosh the shaft
makes through the air is loudest at the bottom of your swing. Second,
when I swing a weighted club, the additional weight should be
relatively light (see below). Otherwise, to swing the heavy club, I
might inadvertently use different muscle groups that I don't use for
my driver.
Everyone wants to hit a good long drive, and in most
cases, a good hole starts with a good drive. But to hit a really great
drive off the tee, you need to start preparing even before you address
the ball. It's important that you develop a pre-shot routine that
includes positive thoughts and visualization. What does that mean? Try
standing behind the ball before you hit, and as you look down the
fairway, visualize the target and imagine a good shot going right at
the target. Next, when you do address the ball, you should release any
tension that has built up in your body. You can do this by waggling
the club and taking a good, deep breath. Also, make sure you're
comfortable with your alignment before you hit. Finally, take the
clubhead back low and slow. And as you do, you can say a little
prayer: Please, let me hit this one straight! You just might surprise
yourself, and your partners!
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