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Headcover Power Drill

November 26, 2010 by SirShanksAlot

headcover power drill This drill helps players who keep their right elbow too close to their body at the top of their backswing. This fault causes your swing to lose width (a key factor in creating power) and your muscles to tense up.

Place a headcover in the armpit of your trailing arm as shown in the image (sort of). The headcover will lock your right arm in place during the first part of your backswing helping you to maintain the ideal ‘triangle at address’. Start swinging back, letting the right elbow slowly move away, but not so much that it starts to ‘fly’. If you make the right move at the top of your backswing, the headcover should fall out. If it doesn’t, you’ve tensed up and your swing width has been drastically reduced, much like your power. Remember that the headcover should fall out at the top of your backswing, any earlier and your arms are separating from your body too soon.

Two Drills, More Coil, More Yards

October 25, 2010 by SirShanksAlot

Today we’ve got two great drills to increase your flexibility and power by increasing your shoulder turn. The first drill is a simple way to improve your flexibility. As described in the video, place shaft perpendicular to your target line right inside your trailing heel; next, hold a club across your chest in your address position, then swing back so the shafts line up.

The second drill is a little more position and power focused. Setup two shafts as shown, one in-line with the ball, and the other your trailing shoulder. Have a friend watch you from head on; as you swing back to the top, your trailing shoulder should be in-line with back shaft. This move will force you to properly coil your upper body, creating torque, adding to your power – and ultimately lead to faster swing speeds and more distance.

Give it a try!

3 Ridiculously Easy Techniques for More Yards

October 11, 2010 by SirShanksAlot

Everyone wants to hit the long ball – and the truth is, everyone can; with the right technique of course. I’ve posted plenty of drills on the #1 distance creator – lag, but that’s not what this post is about today. This post is about three simple additions anyone can make to their golf swing to get more yards. These tips are very simple, and when done correctly will produce higher swing speeds and more distance.

Impact & Distance

January 16, 2010 by SirShanksAlot

lag downswing drill

If you imagine your wrists, arms and hands in a race to impact, who should win? The clubhead? Your arms? Your wrists? The answer is – your wrists. The clubhead should trail your wrists coming into impact, because your wrists should still be releasing from their cocked position. This can only happen properly if you created lag on the downswing. This last minute snap at impact leads to more power.

Many amateurs don’t seem to understand this concept. They make an arms-only over-the-top swing into the ball, and struggle to hit their drives over 200 yards. The wrists are so influential in the golf swing because they help set the club at the top of the backswing in the proper position which, during the downswing, will lead to a proper 'lag' position. Lag is the secret move in golf for more distance.

3 Secrets to 30 Extra Yards off the Tee

September 2, 2009 by SirShanksAlot

We are all looking for more distance on our drives, whether its buying a new driver, taking a lesson, or trying out a new swing technique, there’s always a way to get a couple extra yards. Below are three tried and tested techniques that I can assure you will add an extra ten yards to your drives if performed properly – coupled with a drill to help ingrain the proper motion.

Extension Drill – Hit it Further

August 19, 2009 by SirShanksAlot

The backswing is one of the most important determinants in creating and retaining power. A break down in the first few movements of the backswing can rob your swing of power and reduce your chance of solid contact. Many instructors have talked about a one-piece takeaway; this move involves the arms, wrists and club moving away from address together. Seen front on, the arms and wrists make a triangle. This triangle is very important to retain in the first movements of the backswing on all full shots.

Pop the Balloon for More Distance

June 1, 2009 by SirShanksAlot

Involving your legs in your downswing is a key component in utilizing the power your swing creates. If done properly, you can add an extra 10-20 yards to your tee shots. To do this, your left knee needs to kiss the right one as the club comes into impact.

4 Secrets to More Yards

February 5, 2009 by SirShanksAlot

This time in your search for extra yards; forget about buying the next great driver. Instead, take this lesson to heart, practice the drills herein and you’ll start to see some real improvement in your game.

Lag Creator Drill – Gain More Distance

March 12, 2008 by SirShanksAlot

Creating lag in the downswing is the key to hitting the ball further. Lag is the angle created by your club and lead arm by delaying your wrist release on the downswing (the image here shows it all). I see it time and time again, students come to me and ask how they can hit … Read more

The Top Distance Drainers and How to Fix Them

January 9, 2008 by SirShanksAlot

Most golfers are trying to add yards to their drives… and why not? I’d much rather have a 7 iron into a par four than a 5 iron… or even have a better chance of reaching a par 5 in two. In this post, I will describe the most common ways players lose distance and also suggest drills and tips to help fix these faults.