Full Swing & TempoBeginnerFixes: Poor tempo

The Count to Two Drill (Torso Engagement)

Curated PGA Drill by Me and My Golf

Focus Area

Tempo

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner

Video walkthrough by Me and My GolfWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Rushing is often caused by an arm-dominant swing. engaging the torso (belt buckle) and counting to two slows the backswing, allowing the body to load correctly for effortless speed.

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

    Practice: Place a club across your shoulders and rotate your torso smoothly until your back faces the target.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Feel: Focus on moving from the belt buckle/core rather than just the shoulders or arms.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Execution: Count 'One, Two' during the backswing to force a slower pace.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Ensure the backswing is body-driven to allow time for a powerful transition.

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

RushingArm-dominant swingInconsistent shotsLack of power

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Improve Your Golf Swing Tempo

Slow the backswing down so your body turn, not your hands, starts the club moving, then let the lower body initiate the downswing before your arms react. Most tempo problems are really rushing problems: the transition fires too fast. Train a 3:1 backswing-to-downswing ratio with counting or metronome drills until it's automatic.

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