3 Moves to Incredible Lag and Speed: Student Example

Published: July 2, 2024

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How to Create Incredible Lag and Speed in the Golf Swing

Three specific moves that create shaft lag, retain wrist angles, and release maximum clubhead speed through impact.

  1. 1

    Understand What Lag Actually Is

    Lag is the angle between your lead arm and the club shaft. A large lag angle means the club head is trailing well behind your hands as they approach impact. This stored angle releases into massive clubhead speed when timed correctly - it is the single biggest power lever in the golf swing.

  2. 2

    Make the First Move: Lead Hip Initiates

    Lag is created and maintained when the lower body leads the downswing while the arms and club lag behind. Practice starting your downswing by firing your lead hip toward the target before your arms begin to move. This pull from below is what creates the lag angle.

  3. 3

    Keep Your Trail Elbow Close to Your Body

    As your hips initiate the downswing, feel your trail elbow dropping into your side almost like it is tucking into a back pocket. This keeps the club on plane and prevents the early release that destroys lag. The elbow drop is a result of the hip lead, not an independent action.

  4. 4

    Delay the Release Until the Last Moment

    Many golfers throw the club from the top, releasing the lag angle before impact. Practice holding the lag angle as long as possible, then letting the club release naturally through the ball. The release should feel like flicking your wrists at the last possible moment.

  5. 5

    Measure Your Lag with GOATY

    Open GOATY live lesson at rotaryswing.com/goaty/landing/goat_drill_video and take 10 swings. GOATY tracks your wrist and arm positions in real time and scores your WHIP metric. This score directly measures how well you are creating and releasing lag with voice coaching every rep.

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