Newsletter #138: Driver Set Up Secrets for More Distance - Episode 2 (You’re Already Too Late)

Welcome back to part two of building more distance with your driver.

If you haven’t watched last week’s episode, you can go back and check it out here: WATCH HERE

After taking a look at stance width last week (giving you the stability to really go after the ball) we’re moving on to something most golfers are a bit scared of…

Moving before you swing.

So many players set up to the ball like this:

• Completely still ❌

• No movement ❌

• Then try to build speed from zero ❌

The problem?

You’re already too late.

If you try to create speed during the swing, you’re reacting too late to what’s already happening. Let me explain…

What we want instead…

Before you even start the club back, I want you to:

• Waggle the club ✅

• Move your feet ✅

• Shuffle your body ✅

• Get some energy into the system early ✅

Check out the video above, and look at how I’m moving:

• The club is active ✅

• The wrists are reacting ✅

• The feet are working ✅

• The body is PREPARING to move ✅

This is your pre-load.

Why this matters:

Ground reaction forces (the thing everyone talks about for speed) are exactly what they sound like:

A reaction.

You don’t create them at impact.

You influence them by what you do before the swing even starts.

So if you want better reactions…you need better pre-movement!

Remember, if you haven’t already, you can go back and run through part one of this series to make sure you have the foundation from which to try this next step: WATCH HERE

Combine all the ideas we have spoken about in this 3-part series together, put some time into practicing and you’ll have:

• Better ball striking ✅

• Better control ✅

• And much more consistent golf ✅

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I hope you enjoyed this issue and it helps your game!

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Have a great Easter weekend!
- Mark