| Watch the pros on Tour and notice how | | | | of the swing in the correct sequencing with |
| in-control they look at the finish position | | | | proper timing. |
| of the their golf swing. Why? Because they | | | | |
| are! | | | | Secondly, the finish position is directly |
| | | | related to what is referred to as "feeling" |
| They are in perfect balance. Even the pro who | | | | the clubhead. |
| might look a little "crooked" at the end of | | | | |
| the swing has a balanced swing. Vijay, who is | | | | Ask any Tour player they will tell you that |
| slightly bent to the side at the finish | | | | they can "feel" the clubhead at any moment |
| position of his driver, is still in perfect | | | | during the swing. |
| balance. | | | | |
| | | | Completing the swing in a balanced finish |
| How often do you think an amateur practices | | | | position requires you to be "tension" free |
| or even thinks about his or her finish | | | | and feeling the club head through the entire |
| position? Probably never. I would surmise | | | | swing. |
| that once contact has been made with the golf | | | | |
| ball, most amateurs' thoughts shift to the | | | | Now the bigger question is, how does the |
| ball flight rather than where our body is | | | | amateur golfer get to a balance finish |
| finishing the swing. | | | | position? |
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| Why is the finish position so important to a | | | | Easier said than done. To develop "feel" in |
| successful golf swing? And beyond that being | | | | the swing, maintain the proper swing path, |
| in a balanced finishing position? | | | | and develop a balanced finish position |
| | | | requires mastering three principles. |
| The finish position is directly related to | | | | |
| two very important concepts involved in the | | | | Principle number one is proper swing |
| golf swing. Number one is swing plane and | | | | mechanics. In order to develop "feel" and |
| clubhead is number two. | | | | correct swing path requires the golfer to |
| | | | develop the correct mechanics of the swing. |
| The swing plane is defined as the path on | | | | |
| which the golf club should travel upon during | | | | Not only do you need to learn the different |
| the swing. | | | | fundamentals of the swing, you need to train |
| | | | yourself to put these fundamental in proper |
| A quick review of the swing plane tells us | | | | sequence. |
| that beginning with the address position, | | | | |
| into the backswing, onto to the downswing, | | | | Principle number two is the body. The body |
| into impact, to follow through, and | | | | swings the club. Your body must have the |
| completing with the finish position, the golf | | | | flexibility, balance capabilities, strength, |
| club is intended to travel on a specific | | | | endurance, and power to perform the mechanics |
| arch. This arch is a result of the | | | | of the swing. |
| biomechanics of the golf swing sequencing | | | | |
| properly. In other words, everything working | | | | If the body is unable to take the club on the |
| with the correct timing. | | | | proper swing plane because of a lack of |
| | | | flexibility or lacks the power to develop |
| Think of the club traveling in a circle | | | | clubhead speed. The ability to maintain a |
| during the swing. | | | | proper swing path, and finish in a balanced |
| | | | position will be compromised. |
| This imaginary circle is your swing plane and | | | | |
| it dissects your back shoulder on the | | | | Principle number three is practice. In order |
| backswing and transition phases of the swing. | | | | to develop the proper swing plane, create |
| | | | "feel" for the club, master the mechanics of |
| Returns to the same position as you started | | | | the swing, and develop a body to support the |
| at impact with the ball, and dissects your | | | | swing, you must practice the swing and train |
| front shoulder during the follow through into | | | | the body. Over time this will result in the |
| the finish position. | | | | development of components of a proper golf |
| | | | swing. |
| If the golfer maintains the clubhead on this | | | | |
| path during the swing this is an indication | | | | The amateur will often leave out one of the |
| that the mechanics of the swing are being | | | | three principles. If the golfer does not |
| performed properly. | | | | practice, train the body, or develop swing |
| | | | mechanics, it is unlikely ou will keep the |
| What does a balanced finishing position have | | | | clubhead on the correct swing plane. |
| to do with the swing plane? | | | | |
| | | | Bottom line, a balanced finish position is a |
| A balanced finishing position is yet another | | | | very good indicator that particular swing was |
| indicator that, number one, the golf club is | | | | efficient. It also should tell you that your |
| following the correct swing plane, and number | | | | body is flexible, strong, and powerful. |
| two, the golfer is performing the mechanics | | | | |