Short Violent Swing — Golf Drill

Short violent swing golf drills are a high-intensity training method designed to help golfers—ranging from high handicappers to competitive amateurs—fix the 'long and loose' swing syndrome. By intentionally restricting the backswing and maximizing acceleration through impact, this technique solves the common problem of power leakage caused by over-swinging and poor sequencing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting 100% effort into a swing only to see your 7-iron go 130 yards with a weak fade,

Will a shorter swing actually make me hit the ball further?

Counter-intuitively, yes for many. By shortening the swing, you often improve center-face contact and compression. A centered strike with a 'short violent' motion often carries further than a mistimed strike with a long, loose swing.

How often should I practice this drill?

Incorporate it into every range session. Start with 10 'short violent' swings to find your sequencing before moving into your full swing. It’s an excellent way to 'wake up' your glutes and core.

What is the most common mistake when trying this?

The most common error is trying to generate all the 'violence' with the hands and wrists. This leads to a 'flippy' impact. The power must come from your pivot and the ground.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the short violent swing drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Meandmygolf: Lose Distance With Irons? Try This #golfswing #golftips (from 0:12). A drill where you take a very short backswing and attempt to hit the ball as hard as possible to force the body to rotate dynamically.
  2. Meandmygolf: Lose Distance With Irons? Try This #golfswing #golftips (from 0:11). Taking the club back as short as possible and hitting it as hard as possible to force the body to generate speed rather than just the arms.

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