Full Swing & TempoIntermediateFixes: Sub-optimal swing velocity

Radar-Guided Swing Speed Ladder Session

Curated PGA Drill by Me And My Golf

Focus Area

Full Swing

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Video walkthrough by Me And My GolfWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Instant biofeedback from radar units removes subconscious self-preservation braking, conditioning the body to swing faster.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Set up speed radar 3 feet directly behind ball location.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Perform 3 swings at 80% effort, noting baseline mph.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Perform 3 swings at 90% effort focusing on fast hip turn.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Perform 3 swings at 100% max effort focusing on aggressive arm whip.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Log top speed reached and maintain 95%+ standard on final reps.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

Speed trainingRadarLaunch monitorVelocity feedback

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