A slow consistent backswing is crucial to long drives. As Sean Fister says in the video a quick backswing followed by a jerk down from the top will result in the club head wobbling.

Remember driver shafts are long and relatively flexible. This wobbling of the club head will produce miss hit golf shots even if your swing is on plane.

Practice taking the club back slowly. This can also help you remember to take the club back with your core and not your arms. Taking it back slowly will allow you to consciously think about using your torso to start your back swing.

This is where you develop real power. Watch Sean’s back swing. He is a long drive champ because he uses his core.

Just remember a quick back swing has nothing to do with driver distance, so stay relaxed take your time and remember to use your core.

As Sean said in the video one great way to remember this is to be a swinger on the backswing and a hitter on the down swing. You shouldn’t be focused on the ball in the back swing, focus on your swing. Once you get to the top you can start to focus on hitting the ball.

For Better Golf,
Doc O’Leary
Head Golf Nut, OHP Golf