My first golf mentor (19 years ago) advised me to slow down my back swing. He should have reminded me to complete my back swing. Slower but complete works well.
On the Sr. Tour we see pros with varying speeds in their back swing but many are not fast. Another mentor advised me recently that he thinks of the driver being longer and slower in the take away. The point is a slower back swing helps to maintain balance and make ready for the moment of truth in the down swing. Some articles suggest a very slight pause at the top of the back swing which can only be possible with a somewhat slower back swing.
I tell my students the speed of the back swing is not as important as balance and the all important preparation for the down swing, Also, a slower back swing allows things to happen in terms of rotation of the arms before the down swing begins. People often fail to complete their back swing by being too fast.
A controlled back swing is only possible without chaos or a hectic effort. A slower controlled back swing permits the all important coordination and acceleration though the impact area.An extremely fast back swing tends to spend or waste the swing effort before hitting the ball.
Relaxing before the shot and quieting the lower body will help in accomplishing this interesting paradox. Slower is better but completing the back swing to the top is imperative.
RHE
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