Renaud, The French Golf Coach, reveals that physical tension, rather than poor technique, is often the root cause of inconsistent ball striking and lost power. He demonstrates a three-step process involving deep-breathing visualizations, a 'plum line' setup for natural posture, and the 'floating arms' technique to ensure gravity dictates the swing path.
Technique alone cannot fix a swing if the body is blocked by physical tension.
Use the 'bottle of water' visualization to breathe out tension from your head to your feet before every shot.
Allow your arms to hang like a 'plum line' to naturally establish the correct distance from the ball without reaching.
The body should move first, with the arms 'floating' and following the weight of the club rather than pulling it.
Aim for roughly 90% relaxation to achieve optimal rhythm and effortless contact.