Drill · Feel
One-Two-Three Tempo Count
Count 'one-two' during the backswing and 'three' during the downswing on every practice swing to slow the takeaway down.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Reps
- 20 swings
- Equipment
- none
- Level
- Beginner
How to do it
Take your address position with any club.
Say or think 'one' as you start the backswing and 'two' as you reach the top.
Say or think 'three' as you swing down and through to the finish.
Repeat for twenty swings, keeping the count even and unhurried.
Goal
Build a repeatable, unhurried tempo with a proper ratio between backswing and downswing.
Feel cue
Feel the backswing take twice as long as the downswing, like counting a slow waltz.
Mistake to avoid
Rushing the count itself, which defeats the purpose of the drill.
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