The Golf Swing's Most Crucial and Misunderstood Component Explained

The transition from backswing to downswing is one of the most important, and yet misunderstood parts of the golf swing.

(PRWEB) June 15, 2005 -- The transition from backswing to downswing is one of the most important, and yet misunderstood parts of the golf swing. For example, even though he said that the turning of the hips started the downswing, Hogan made a small lateral movement before his hips started turning during the downswing. For Hogan transition was natural, so he probably didn't even realize he was doing it.

"Many golfers lose their shots because they are not sure how to get the club moving smoothly from the backswing into the downswing. The move between the backswing and the downswing is called the transition, and it is the most crucial part of the golf swing where professional golfers really leverage their power," says Tracy Reed, golf bio-mechanic coach and author of Golf Swing Control," sold in 28 countries worldwide.

The small transition move is barely noticeable, but absolutely crucial if you prevent an over-the-top pull or slice. The transition move is so difficult to explain that it is hard to get any but a handful of the best instructors in the world that will even attempt to explain it.

"The purpose of the transition is to set up your body's downswing pivot point before you start the downswing. When you don't set up the pivot, the result can be an ugly spinout," says Reed.

Once the pivot is set up, the downswing becomes just a matter of releasing the power that is stored in the muscles during the backswing. The transition is the key to making an effortless golf swing.

Watch the pros on TV, and you'll see a small move they make with their hips just prior to the movement of the upper body during the downswing. For some golfers, this movement is natural, but for those who find it hard to do, golf can be a frustrating sport.

The transition has been one of the cornerstones of Reed's popular Golf Swing Control Manual." Along with the transition, Tracy teaches the coil and release golf swing that requires no effort from the golfer during the downswing while still achieving PGA Tour length golf shots. The manual shows busy golfers how to improve their golf swings in the comfort of their homes with as little as 15 minutes per day of practice.

For more information about Hogan's method for accuracy and control, or Tracy Reed, visit www.golfswingcontrol.com or call Tracy at 904-727-9108.

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