IMPROVING RYTHEM & TEMPO - By: Golf Knut, Posted on: 2006-12-21

If you watch Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson swing a club, you can't help but notice their tempo and rhythm. Like most professional golfers, they have great tempo and rhythm. That's not by accident. They work at it. And so should you.

If you lack good tempo and rhythm, you'll also lack control of your swing. Both are keys to a consistent swing. They're also keys to good ball striking. An added benefit, if you're focusing on your tempo and rhythm during your swing, you won't be thinking about your mechanics, simplifying your swing thoughts.

So how can you improve tempo and rhythm? Here's a simple drill to improve both:

1. Place a tee in the ground without a ball
2. Take your normal stance
3. Place a club in front of your toes
4. Take a regular swing; try clipping the tee
5. Concentrate on tempo and rhythm

This simple drill improves your tempo and rhythm. First, without a ball and with the club parallel to the target line, you get a sense of what direction you need to swing in--without getting distracted either by the lie or the ball.

Second, the club keeps you at a comfortable distance from the ball while the shaft along your toes keeps your feet in check. If your feet move too much during your swing so does your center of gravity. If your center of gravity moves, you'll spray your shots all over.

Finally, as you initiate your downswing, the club near your toes reminds you to turn not lean or sway, either toward the ball or the target. Swaying and leaning are swing faults you must eliminate to hit straighter, longer shots and gain more control of your shots.
One last tip: Most recreational golfers try hitting the ball as opposed to swinging through it. To get a better feel for swinging through the ball, take a few short practice swings before working your way into full swings.

Practice this drill when you have a chance. You'll be surprised how quickly you'll gain more tempo and rhythm in your swing.

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