Link: Please! No (full) Practice Swings Part II
The avg golfer’s practice swing:
• does NOT create a feel
• USES energy
• IS a ‘whiff’ swing (no impact and you’ll never have that in golf, more on this in an upcoming blog)
• NO Tempo
The pro golfer’s practice swing:
• CREATES a feel
• Prepares the golfer to release energy
• is NOT a whiff swing because they’re not swinging 100%
• CREATES tempo
The 2 exceptions to this rule:
1. Weird lies – side hill lies, excessive winds, etc…
2. Short game shots
In both these situations, you need to simulate the full shot to make sure your body understands the ‘delicacy’ of the situation.
John Novosel Jr. is the Co-Creator of Tour Tempo. Tour Tempo is the best selling book published by Doubleday and is a 5 star app for iOS. In addition to TT, he has patented or co-patented 4 swing training aids. He recently authored Tour Tempo Force, which hit #1 on Apple books for all sports.
He has given thousands of ’speed lesson’s to golfers of all abilities from Major Champions thru beginners. He also walks the walk, at 52 years old he produces swing speeds over 130 mph and has competed in long drive events, his longest drive in competition is 402 yards.
John has presented his concepts on Tempo, Speed and Power around the globe including seminars with PGA Sweden, PGA Holland, PGA Germany, PGA of America, the World Golf Fitness Summit and many others.
He has certifications with TPI, SSC Golf, and has his own certification program for Tour Tempo Speed Instructors.
