How to Bomb Your Drives

HOW TO BOMB YOUR DRIVES ) MECHANICS OF A GOLF SWING SWING SPEED LAUNCH ANGLE BACKSPIN = MORE YARDS LAUNCH ANGLE BACKSPIN By hitting the ball at the proper angle off the tee, your club will give it the loft necessary to travel the furthest distance, If it were possible to hit the ball at a perfect 45-degree angle, that would be optimal, but because the average driver is designed to have 11 or 12 degrees of loft, you'll need to focus on connecting with the ball at the start of the upswing and Find the right equipment for your own swing. Consider working with a swing analyst to learn what balls and clubs suit you best. The amount of spin on the ball affects the distance of the ball's flight. Even with a perfect angle at launch, top spin will force the ball downward, back spin will work against the direction of flight (and decrease the distance the ball rolls when it lands), and of course side spin SWING SPEED By increasing the rotational speed of your swing, the energy powering the club head as it connects with the ball will naturally extend the distance of the drive. It's important to stretch and strengthen the hips and torso--key muscles groups associated with rotational swing speed and power. will affect the direction of the ball's flight. All in all, by minimizing the total amount of spin on the ball, and erring on the side of backspin, you'll find yourself with a longer drive. SWING TECHNIQUES WIND BACK SHIFT FORWARD TURN THROUGH CLUB LAG THE SWEET SPOT It is important to move your left shoulder under your It is important to line up the flat surface of the clubface with where you The rotation should As the body turns through the swing, the club should lag behind before following through the ball, hitting it with a final whipping angle can cause it to hook motion that captures all of the speed, strength, making contact with the and power and releases it through the ball in final contact. From the top of the backswing, move the left side of your upper body toward the target before rotating through. This come as the second part of the 2-part motion of chin, but in order for this to want the ball to go. be effective, your right shoulder must shifting the upper torso and then rotating the rest of the body through the swing. Hitting the ball at an off simultaneously rise up and back behind your head. initial motion allows the or slice, but focusing on arms to naturally follow a good swing path when Your head can stay centered above the ball and with onod you furn and swing. flexibility you can focus on twisting your torso to generate the power. sweet spot will send it straight on target. z GOLF WORKOUTS PILLAR PREPARATION The pillar is the foundation of all movement. The pillar is the essential main link between the upper and lower body and training it for golf will prepare it for balance, stability, and will help to avoid injuries. Everything rotates and travels through and around the pillar in a golf swing as it transfers energy to the hands and club, so building pillar strength will deliver more power. Tip: Planks are on your hands. Bridges are on your elbows. PILLAR BRIDGE GLUTE BRIDGES 1-2 sets, 30-60 seconds 1-2 sets, 10-15 reps MINI BAND HIP ROTATIONS LATERAL PILLAR BRIDGE PLANK WITH ARM LIFT 1-2 sets, 15-30 seconds each side 1-2 sets, 15-30 seconds alternating arms 1-2 sets of 8 each side MOVEMENT PREPARATION USE BODY WEIGHT MOVEMENTS TO READY THE BODY FOR GOLF. These warm up and stretch out the muscles so that you can reach full flexibility in your swing. Being loose is critical to consistently twisting your body during the backswing and maintaining rotational velocity as you swing through the ball. This preparation will minimize injuries and pulled muscles, LATERAL SQUATS HIP ROTATIONS Will help free up your hips and allow you to get a bigger, Stretch the inside and outside of your hip to reduce lateral slide in your swing. 1 set of 8 on each side safer, more efficient turn. 1 set of 5 on each side WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH This movement is great for stretching the hips, groin, hamstrings, and rotary muscles prior to play. 1 set of 3 each side STRENGTH & POWER EXERCISES Weight training for power and strength both improve your ability to explode from being motionless at the peak of the backswing with controlled force, and the strength of the muscle to drive the ball further. Working on these exercises with weights, resistance cables, and medicine balls will give you the juice you need to extend your drive farther than ever before. EXERCISE ORDER SUPERSET 1: 1. SQUAT TO JUMP THROW 2. OVERHEAD THROW SUPERSET 2: 1. ROMANIAN DEADLIFT 2. PUSH UP -1 LEG SUPERSET 3: SUPERSET 4: 1. LIFT 2. PARELLEL THROW 3. PERPENDICULAR THROW 1. SPLIT SQUAT 2. BENT OVER LAT PULL PUSH UP -1 LEG SPLIT SQUAT ROMANIAN DEADLIFT BENT OVER LAT PULL 3-4 Sets of 8-10 reps 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps 3-4 sets of 8-10 alternating each side reps each leg MEDICINE BALL: SQUAT TO JUMP THROW OVERHEARD THROW LIFT 3-4 sets of 5 3-4 sets of 5 each side 3-4 sets of 5 PARALLEL THROW PERPENDICULAR THROW A4 3-4 sets of 5 each side 3-4 sets of 5 each side RECOVERY Recovery is just as important as any strength building exercise or round of golf. The rotational velocity of the hips and torso during the golf swing strains the muscles with the repetitive motion and high speed of movement, This strain can lead to tissue and muscle tearing and injuries over time if a proper regeneration strategy is not followed. Massaging out the muscles allows them to relax after a workout or round of golf and return to their natural state without stress, lowering the risk of injury. 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