Is the golf swing a pulling motion?

In fact, technically speaking, it is a “push-pull” throughout the golf swing. As an example, we emphasize pulling with the left oblique on the downswing because this is what helps clear the hips back out of the way, providing room for the arms on the downswing.

Is the downswing a push or pull?

The downswing is not only a pulling action, because you also have to square the clubface for impact. If you just pulled, the face would be wide open—and you’d flare everything dead right. So after the initial pull, focus on turning the knuckles of your left hand down.

What moves first in the backswing?

Most good players have a starting “trigger move” that signals the start of the backswing. Common backswing starting trigger moves are: A gentle waggle movement back and forward with the club, hands and wrists, which can ease any tensions in the set-up, and encourage a smooth, rhythmic beginning of the backswing.

Which hand should dominate in the golf swing?

left hand
The left hand and arm must play the dominant role in the swing at all times. If it does not, you have no alternative but to over employ the right hand, The right hand can only dominate if the left hand and arm fails to play its controlling role.

What is the difference between a push and a pull in golf?

A push is the opposite of a pull. A push is distinguished from a slice by the fact that a slice curves to the right (for a right-hander) while a push travels on a straight path to the right. A golfer might talk about the push shot by saying, “I pushed that one” or “I’ve been pushing the ball.”

What is the most important move in the golf swing?

The first move down from the top is one of the most important in the golf swing. No matter how you take the club back, the transition into the downswing has to be smooth, and the club needs to come into the ball from inside the target line. And the overall downswing has to start from the ground up.

What body part should start the golf swing?

The club and arms swing first, before the body. Shoulder turn comes from the club’s momentum.

What should golf takeaway feel like?

Movement of the golf club away from the ball should be initiated by the shoulders and torso, not the hands and arms. Most golf instructors feel the proper golf takeaway should feel like you are moving in one piece, keeping the arms and body connected in a triangle.

What is a push pull swing in golf?

The Golf Swing In Two Moves. So much of golf instruction is this position, that position, it’s sometimes good to clear your head and think in broader terms. Put simply, the overall motion of a good swing is push-pull: You push the club back, and you pull it through. The opposite move—a pull-push—is a common amateur fault.

What should I push on the club on the backswing?

Traditional golf instruction would have you try to push your left shoulder underneath your chin on the backswing. You’ll notice, though, if we draw a line down the center of the body, what happens when you push on the club to move that left shoulder; the body starts to sway to the right.

What happens if you push on the right side of swing?

If you push on the right side, the body is going to sway back to the left. Pushing moves the body around a lot and causes that sway. Instead, we’re going to have you activate the muscles that pull in the golf swing.

How do you use your shoulders in the golf swing?

Traditional golf instruction would have you try to push your left shoulder underneath your chin on the backswing. You’ll notice, though, if we draw a line down the center of the body, what happens when you push on the club to move that left shoulder; the body starts to sway to the right. The same thing happens on the downswing.