Downswing Transition Golf Tips For More Distance And Accuracy

The downswing transition is a very important part of the golf swing. In order to generate a lot of clubhead speed and power in the golf swing, you will need to learn how to transition from backswing to downswing correctly. If you've completed your golf backswing correctly, the downswing then becomes a simple unwinding of the arms and body directing the club into contact with the golf ball and sending it flying towards your target.

Your Downswing Transition Is Important For Your Golf Swing Success

There should be a slight pause at the top of your backswing in order for a good downswing transition to occur. This pause is not something that should be forced, it will occur naturally if you are swinging correctly. Keeping your golf swing in proper sequence will allow you to make a better and more smooth transition from backswing to downswing. Make sure you are turning your shoulders before you start your hip turn in the backswing. Remember that the shoulders turn 90 degrees and the hips only turn 45 degrees. You'll get out of synch if you turn everything together too soon and lose the chance for a good transition at the top.

Consistency with your golf swing occurs when you have proper sequence in your backswing and downswing. The start of your downswing should lead with your hips, then your arms and shoulders swing down, allowing everything to unwind and come together at impact in a powerful position. It's important not to start the downswing by opening up the shoulders too soon. You should try to feel your back facing the target longer as you swing the club down. This may seem uncomfortable at first, but with a little bit of practice you'll get the hang of it. Your shoulders should stay square at impact and only unwind after you've hit the golf ball. It is a very common error among amatuers to start the downswing with the shoulders instead of the hips. Watch out for this swing fault so you don't make this mistake.

Just as a review, if you are making a correct golf backswing, you'll naturally be in the slot at the top of your swing. From there you can simply unwind and let the golf club swing down and approach the golf ball. There is no need to try and force anything with the downswing. It's simply an unwinding of the correct body parts at the correct time and if you do it right, you're guaranteed to hit good shots.