Core effects in golf swing
Most people hold this opinion that strong people may have more power than a small man. And naturally, they can hit further than a short man. In fact, this view is not absolutely correct. Because strength is possessed at birth, to overcome this disadvantage you should learn more techniques. Utilizing the power core for a better golf swing is one aspect.
The body’s core consists of the lower chest through the lower abdomen and back. During the golf swing this part of your body must turn away from the golf ball on the backswing, then back through the ball on the follow through. It is important that the “core” works with the hands and arms throughout the swing.
To practice these moves try this simple drill. First, address the ball without a club, crossing your arms in front of your chest. Second, take a backswing with your arms crossed, then at the top of your backswing swing down and through to your follow through position, keeping your arms crossed in front of your chest. Be sure to allow your head to turn and rotate through the follow through motion. This is also a great drill to improve your tempo and balance.
Next, take some practice swings with a golf club (driver or fairway wood are both OK), feeling like your hands and arms are working with the core. You should start to feel how the hands, arms and core are all functioning as a unit. When you start to hit actual shots you should experience improved ball striking, better tempo and a more fluid golf swing.
Finally, to gain distance just simply turn your “core” faster through the downswing to the follow through, letting the hands and arms go along for the ride.
