Lead Shoulder Mobility - RING THE BELL

Twenty-Five players on the PGA Tour average at least 300 yards off the tee. Those are averages, folks, which means that for every 280-yard smash these guys settle for, there’s one that sails a good 320. This kind of power is a dream for most weekend golfers. Sure, Tour players are plenty strong, but its not really strength that lets them hit the ball a mile. It’s technique. You’re probably strong enough to hit it a long way, too. How? Improve your backswing height. The higher you can get your hands at the top, the greater your potential to maximize swing speed at impact. Pretend you’re playing the classic carnival sledgehammer game. Get your hands as high as possible above your head while turning your shoulders to the max. Then, drop the hammer and ring the bell!

You won’t get much backswing height if your lats are tight. Greater flexibility here makes it easier to get your arms and hands up in the air. Test yourself. Assume a squatting stance, with your back against a wall and your feet shoulder width apart and directly under your knees. Your thighs should be parallel to the ground. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, then raise them as high as you can without bending your elbows. If you can touch the wall with your hands, you can go for the high backswing.