Today's Golfer 338.pdf

ShouldersThe final part, and probablythe most important, is the leadshoulder. All the moves wehave covered so far are toincrease the shoulder’s rangeand speed of movement. It isthis part of the body thatincreases swing speed morethan any other, as the rotationthat you have built up at thestart of the swing allows theshoulder to overtake the speedof your pelvis and torso by themiddle of the downswing asyou approach the ball. Here’show to increase it...TOTAL PACKAGESwing back on one leg beforeplanting your lead foot hard into theground just before impact. This drillheightens the feeling, speed andrange of motion in everything we’veworked on – legs, hips, arms, handsand shoulders. Joe Miller startssessions with this and has clocked aspeed of 157mph with it.Moving upThe lead shoulder drivesup through impact,increasing speed. Practisethis by swinging the grip ofthe club with your glovedhand only. Lean back alittle as you swing to helpyou balance during thisfast rotation.Lean awayImagine a line runningfrom your lead foot to yournose at address. As youswing, the key is to staybehind this line for theperfect spine angle leaningaway from the ball. Don’tmove ahead of the ball.TODAYSGOLFER.CO.UK ISSUE 338 75