Stop-and-go golf drills, often called "freezer drills," are deliberate practice techniques where a golfer pauses at specific points in the [backswing](/learn/backswing)—usually the takeaway or the top—before completing the downswing. This approach is a game-changer for everyone from high handicappers struggling with a "rushed" transition to competitive players trying to refine their swing plane. It solves the universal problem of poor sequencing, where the body and arms move out of sync because
Actually, it builds a better one. Most rhythm issues stem from a rushed transition. By pausing, you learn to separate the backswing from the downswing, which eventually leads to a smoother, more 'pro-like' tempo when you return to full swings.
Yes, but start with air swings, then move to a tee. The goal is to ensure you don't 'cheat' the pause. If you find yourself hitting it fat, you are likely 'dropping' during the pause rather than maintaining your posture.
A 'count of two' is the gold standard. It needs to be long enough for all momentum to dissipate so that your downswing starts from a dead stop, forcing your muscles to engage correctly.
Coaches who demonstrate the stop and go drill, each linked at the second they start.