How do you improve Total Swing Time?
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Drill: Consistent Timing – Total Swing Time
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Problem
Total Swing Time is inconsistent, too fast or too slow, resulting in inconsistent ball contact. The most efficient Total Swing Time has a Backswing Time that is 3 times the length of the Downswing Time (a Tempo ratio of 3.0:1).
Solution
1. Make 5 swings, then review your Backswing Time and analyze your results. Backswing Time should remain the same regardless if you are swinging at full speed or only 50%.
2. Once you find your signature time, generally close to 0.75 seconds, make 5 more swings trying to match your ideal Backswing Time within 0.05 seconds.
3. Once you find your ideal Backswing Time, divide the number by 3 to find your ideal Downswing Time (e.g., 0.75 seconds/3= 0.25 seconds). Add Backswing Time and Downswing Time together to find your ideal Total Swing Time.
4. Make 5 more swings trying to match your ideal Total Swing Time within 0.05 seconds.
Focus Keys
Focus on the feel of your ideal Total Swing Time.
What does too fast feel like?
What does too slow feel like?
Aim to be within 0.05 seconds of your ideal Total Swing Time.
Goal
The goal of this drill is to train your body to create a consistent and repetitive timing pattern to consistently and efficiently make solid contact with the ball.