Squeezing a few extra yards out of your driver is something that all golfers can benefit from. Heck, even the longest players in the world are always looking for ways to get a bit faster and hit the ball farther. There’s not a golfer in the world who wouldn’t benefit from a longer tee ball.
We write often on this site about the best ways to achieve that goal of added distance. Most of the time, the solutions require plenty of investment from our readers to achieve their distance goals. There aren’t any shortcuts when it comes to adding swing speed … or are there?
While it’s true that speed training and an enhanced fitness regimen are surefire ways to hit the ball longer, there is a way you can add yards that don’t require that same time commitment. And it comes in the form of improving the efficiency of your swing.
In the video below, a GOLFTEC student shares how he added 10 yards to his drives in a single by using a simple drill that improved the efficiency of his swing. Check it out below.
How to add 10 yards to your drives
The best golfers in the world are incredibly efficient in their swings, so adding distance typically comes down to getting stronger. However, with weekend warriors, their swings are seldom as efficient, so getting a little more speed can be achieved through some simple swing tweaks.
Take GOLFTEC student Max Markel, for example. During his lesson with coach Brett Hahn, he learned how to better use his legs during his downswing — and it helped him gain 10 yards with his driver almost instantly.
“A big thing that we want to see that [we see] out of the best players, like Rory McIlroy, they use their legs very well,” Hahn says. “The drill I like to use is called a squat jump.”
The drill works just like it sounds. During transition, you want to feel yourself squatting down, and then as you approach impact you are going to jump out of the squat.
“The more you actually push into the ground, the more the ground pushes back and helps you create more force,” Hahn says.
This “push back” from the ground is also known as ground reaction forces, and it’s a key component we see in all the longest players in the world. If you can incorporate the move into your own swing, you’re sure to pick up some easy distance.
If you’re interested in making your swing more efficient — and adding some power of your own — schedule a swing evaluation with GOLFTEC below.
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