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I discovered a surprisingly vivid way to illustrate the forces behind a proper golf swing release — and it involves medieval siege weaponry.
In this video, I flip a slow-motion trebuchet clip upside down and set it side by side with Phil Mickelson’s release. A trebuchet is a counterweight catapult, and the physics it uses are remarkably close to what an elite golfer does through impact.
(Golf swing mechanics rarely look this dramatic, but trust me — it works.)
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You’ll be astounded by how similar the two motions are, and comparing them is one of the clearest ways to truly understand the lag release and why timing matters so much. Whether you’re working on your own through a free AI swing analysis or following structured drills, seeing this comparison will reframe everything.
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