Follow Through Matters

Class 3 - Follow Through Matters

Nick Clearwater

Head of Instruction at GOLFTEC

Summary

This lesson emphasizes the importance of mastering the follow-through in a golf swing. It showcases the correct and incorrect follow-through positions using professional golfer Mito Pereira and amateur Connie Chen. The key is to start bending backward at the right moment during the swing, ensuring a proper follow-through to hit the ground correctly and improve overall shot quality.

Key Takeaways:

Importance of Follow-Through:

Mastering the follow-through is crucial for hitting consistent shots.
Professional golfers exhibit a distinct backward bend and straight lead leg in their follow-through.

Correct Positioning:

During the follow-through, the lead arm should start to bend backward when it is about 45 degrees to the ground.
The grip end of the club should move upward in an arc after being closest to the ground.

Common Mistakes:

Incorrect follow-through positions often result in hitting behind the ball, slicing, and adding too much spin loft.
Amateurs typically have flexed knees, hips down, and eyes looking at the ground during follow-through, leading to poor shots.

Practice Techniques:

Use small swings to practice proper follow-through positioning.
Ensure straight arms, a high hip position, and a backward bend in the shoulders during the follow-through.
Regularly practice these fundamentals to master hitting the ground correctly and improving shot consistency.

The next class will focus on the movement of the lower body throughout the swing.