Speed it up by slowing down

At last weeks Golfer Development Academy, relaxation became one of the topics for exploration. We talked about why Olympic sprinters when they were interviewed after races regularly judged their performance by their ability to be relaxed. When the muscle becomes tense two things happen; first, tension is using the muscle for something other than its intended use. In the case of the sprinter the muscle is being used by tension instead of sprinting. In the case of the golfer the muscle is being used for something other than swinging the golf club. Secondly, tension changes the way movements would naturally happen. We talk to many players about allowing the club to move forward instead of making the club transition at the top of the swing. By allowing the club to make the transition you will allow the club to pick up speed and thus pick up some valuable yards. Raise the awareness of the tensions in your body and you will be taking a page from the great Olympic athletes as well as the great golfers.