Free Wheel It!

Impact is the moment of truth for the golf swing. The swing path, the club face alignment to the path, and the amount of forward lean and bowing of the hands all play a large part in the success of returning the club face back to the ball in a square position. No matter what combination of factors come together, the momentum and force must move freely through impact. This may seem obvious, but altering the swing usually creates uncomfortable feelings, which create tension. And the most dramatic effect is in the hands and arms. While guiding a student on technique I always press upon them to let the hands freely hit the ball. Allowing the hands to respond to changes in the swing gives a truer result. I want the ball flight to have a new pattern even if it is the wrong pattern.