Smooth Out Your Tempo With the 1-1000 Drill

In this instruction, Clay Ballard from Top Speed Golf introduces the 1-1000 Drill to fix a rushed downswing transition. By incorporating a brief pause at the top of the swing to shift weight to the lead side before rotating, golfers improve swing sequencing, tempo, and speed.

• Separate your lead-side pressure shift from your body rotation during the transition.
• Pause at the top of the backswing and count '1-1000' to avoid rushing the downswing.
• Shift pressure forward into the lead side before uncoiling the hips and body.

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