Increasing swing speed can be easy for most golfers with a few simple changes to their normal routine. Clubhead speed is the biggest factor for longer drives, and has been shown effective for lowering the scores of most golfers.
Do you have trouble reaching greens in regulation because of lack of distance? Would you like to knock it on a par 5 in two shots and hole a putt for eagle? Maybe you would like a short iron into more par 4's so you can attack the flagstick with more confidence. Here are four simple to follow tips to picking up a quick 5-10 miles per hour of swing speed:
1. Loosen Up - Most golfers grip the club too tightly, especially when going for a little more distance. Shake the tension out of your arms and hand, and just barely touch the grip. Practice this often, even at home without a ball. Train yourself to get looser when going for the big drive. Not tense and rigid like Happy!
2. Breathe Easy - Combining this with a softer grip pressure is a great way to start making smooth, powerful swings. Breathe deeply, down to your navel, allowing your shoulders to drop as you exhale.
3. Stretch it Out - It is scientifically proven that a mere 5 minutes of stretching per day will cause significant increases in clubhead speed. Make your routine cover the whole body - trunk, back, chest - even wrists! There are many more benefits to stretching besides hitting longer; a sense of peace and relaxation, lower blood pressure, less risk of injury. NOTE: Do your 5 minutes of stretching in the evening or after playing, not before teeing off, as this will lower your clubhead speed!
4. Make it Whoosh! - Performing repeated dry swings is a great way to stimulate the fast twitch fibers in the muscles. Do a set of 10 dry swings, attempting to make the whoosh louder and louder each time. Really whip your wrists around. Three sets every other day will give you a huge increase in clubhead speed in 30 days! You can do this in the backyard, and it takes only a minute or two.
Even for the advanced golfer, professional, or competitive long driver, these are critical fundamentals that can be overlooked by the best of golfers at times. Create a daily routine to repeat these four tips, and you will be hitting your longest drives ever!
Author Joe Wolters is a personal trainer and long drive professional. He blogs from increaseclubheadspeed.wordpress.com and is a regular contributor at http://www.hititlonger.com/.
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