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iG1304-p 5/7/13 9:34 AM Page 1 POWER TIP E BIG LET TH T ! OG EA D Last issue we focused on the importance of a solid foundation in adding distance to your tee shots. A wide base, fanning your front foot, keeping your weight on the middle of your feet and maintaining an athletic position, were the keys to unlocking your power. This month we are going to focus on the grip and the backswing. RELAX YOUR GRIP PRESSURE Tension is a club head speed killer! On a scale of 1 – 10 (10 being the strongest) your grip pressure should be about a 2 or a 3. John Daly has said that you can pull the club out of his hands at any point in his swing. If you put the death grip on your club, creating tension, you can not release your hands, robbing you of power. MAKE A GOOD SHOULDER TURN To generate more club head speed it is imperative to make a good upper body turn. Try to get your lead shoulder underneath your chin. Another swing thought can be try to turn your back to the target, while keeping your lower body still. This is a turn, not a slide! TRANSFER YOUR WEIGHT TO YOUR BACK FOOT When you make a good shoulder turn you transfer your weight to your back foot (side). This move will allow you to create coil and torque leading to greater club head speed. Try these tips at the range in conjunction with your new stance. You should start to see a difference in your distance. Lisa is the 5-Time Canadian Long Drive Champion for Women and holds the Canadian Women's Record at 350 yards 2 feet 2 inches. Lisa has written for Inside Golf for the past three years and can be reached through her website at www.lisalongball.com 48