Why is the golf swing taught like a series of positions instead of an athletic motion? #golf

Mike Malaska explains why the golf swing should be treated as an instinctive athletic motion rather than a series of rigid positions. By establishing a solid grip and setup, golfers can stop overthinking the backswing and focus on the natural motion required for a powerful impact.

• Golf is a continuous athletic motion, similar to hitting a baseball or tennis ball.
• The stationary nature of the golf ball leads many players to overthink and micromanage their body positions.
• A proper grip and setup are the essential prerequisites for an instinctive swing.
• Focusing on the impact position is more critical for success than obsessing over the top of the backswing.
• Letting the swing become instinctive to impact helps eliminate mechanical overthinking.