PGA Pro Marcus Edblad explains the 'circle of speed' concept, teaching golfers how to achieve a downward strike without actively 'hitting down' on the ball. He demonstrates how maintaining the trail wrist angle and keeping the club on the trail side of the hands ensures a natural, compressed impact.
The golf swing is a circle with the hands at the center; the club moves down only when it is behind (on the trail side of) the hands.
Actively trying to hit down with the body often results in a steep slice and lost energy.
Maintaining the angle of the trail wrist (extension) is the key to controlling the attack angle and producing a clean divot.
Feel a 'push down' with the hands while keeping the clubhead behind the hands to create effortless compression.
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