What is the proper weight distribution in a golf swing?
What is the proper weight distribution in a golf swing?
Your weight should be 50-50 on your left and right legs and between the balls of your feet (those cushioned pads just below your toes) and your heels. I’m surprised how many people think their weight should be supported by their toes. Starting with your weight too far forward is one of the worst mistakes you can make.
Where should your weight be when golfing?
You should spread your weight evenly between your toes and heels. To get more power for shots, you should shift your balance slightly. With shorter irons and clubs, your weight should slightly favor the target-side foot, which is usually the left foot for right-handers.
What happens when you shift your weight in your golf swing?
When you shift your weight back in your golf swing, you allow your body to turn more and stack up energy that can be focused into the golf ball. Think of your weight transfer like a hammer striking a nail versus a lighter object, like a toothbrush.
Can a golf player transfer weight back and forth?
If you watch a player hit golf balls, you can see where their body mass, or center of gravity, is located. It’s easy to notice when that move back and forth, but that’s not the same thing as weight transfer. For example, it’s possible to finish with your back heel in the air, while still having a lot of weight back on that same foot.
Why do golfers move their head to the rear?
Most golfers have a misunderstanding of how much head movement they need in the golf swing and how it affects your weight shift. Mostly I see them moving their head too much to the rear leg in an effort to transfer their weight. This is often called a swaying move.
How much weight do you need to shift on a backwing?
This is often called a swaying move. The thinking is correct, you need to shift your weight to the rear side but it doesn’t require such a massive shift to get it done right. If you’re set up correct as explained above, you really only need to move your head 1-2 inches at the most in the backswing.
