How to Use Levers in a Golf Swing

There are as many theories about the golf swing as there are about successful marriages. Both are part of life's great mysteries. Many of the theories about the golf swing involve the concept of levers, the body's hinges--the shoulder, the elbow, the wrist. Movement at these joints is what powers the golf swing. But too much movement can make the swing complicated as a marriage between two movie stars--or politicians.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Swing a golf club with a stiff wrist and a stiff elbow. This is a one lever swing--that lever being the shoulder. This is called the "natural" golf swing.

2. Try to swing the golf club with a relaxed elbow and a relaxed wrist. Don't worry about keeping a straight left arm. This is a three lever golf swing. Notice how there is a very relaxed, fluid feeling as you swing. See also that for the club head to return squarely to the golf ball, the action of all three levers must being be perfectly timed.

3. Go to a driving range and practice hitting shots with one and then three levers. Sense the difference between these two extremes. See how consistently you can hit shots using both swings.

4. Be aware of the actions of levers as you return to your normal swing. For consistency, you may want to reduce motion at any of the three levers. For a more relaxed swing, you may want to increase it. A small change may produce big results.

Tips & Warnings

• Most swings use two levers--the shoulders and the wrist.
• Adding a large amount of lever action radically changes a swing's timing. Be conservative in how much you add.

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