sequencing

The importance of sequencing
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My aim in this article is so find out if your body has the range of motion that will allow the downswing to function correctly and in the right sequence.
The impact position is the most important part of any golf swing. A correct
downswing sequence is paramount to obtaining a good impact position.
From the top of the backswing the sequence of motion to impact should be

1. knee’s
2. Hips
3. torso
4. shoulders
5. hands and club

The major swing fault I see as a coach in regular club golfers is slicing. One of the most common swing faults attributable to slicing is poor sequencing. Often the sequence from top of backswing will be as follows

1. hands and club
2. shoulders
3. torso
4. hips
5. knee’s

This sequence is incorrect, inefficient and will almost certainly encourage a slice.
Can you start the sequence correctly?
Look at the photo’s and follow the exercise called hip twisters






Stand in your 6 iron posture position with your arms crossed against your chest. Now try to rotate your hips from left to right while keeping everything from your belly button up, i.e. torso, shoulders and head as still as you can. If you are unable to make this rotary motion of your hips while keeping your upper body stable you will almost certainly have problems of incorrect sequencing. This exercise is a disassociation test, this highlights your body’s ability to mobilise one part of your body while stabilising a corresponding body part.

Practicing this exercise will certainly help you perform better golf swings and it could also unlock the frustration you may have had in trying to stop a slice.
Remember if you cannot move your hips in a rotary method at the same time as keeping you upper body stationary, you could be helping your slice.