Quick Tips - Overspeed
Golf Shape (Flexibility & Mobility)
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Understandably, when you're setting up for a drive, you're probably focused on actually hitting the ball. What happens when we remove that from the equation? Well, to start, you'll swing faster. Perhaps the lack of a target is the cause of that, but you can expect 4-5 extra miles per hour of swing speed without a ball in front of you. Turns out, it's pretty important for building strength and balance as well. For me personally, it was overspeed/underspeed training between a broomstick and a bat filled with sand, respectively. Your body takes the overspeed training (swinging something lighter than a club) as a way to train your balance and speed. It takes the underspeed (something heavier) as a way to build up power. Join Tim Graves, PGA, and Christian Henning, TPI, as they discuss the importance of overspeed training.
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