PGA professional Chris Ryan explains how to correctly time the pressure shift in the golf swing to improve ball striking and power. He demonstrates why the weight transfer must begin before the backswing is completed and provides a step-by-step drill to master this transition.
Pressure should start moving toward the lead foot when the lead arm is roughly parallel to the ground in the backswing.
Waiting until the downswing to shift weight is a primary cause of fat and thin shots.
Creating a 'stretch' between the lower body moving forward and the arms moving back increases swing speed.
The 'Step Drill' is the most effective way to feel the correct sequencing of the transition.
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