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I was curious to see if anyone makes an effort to keep their “lower body quiet” (a term that my instructor uses) during the backswing. I have tried this on the range and it ****** up the tempo on my downswing. I stretch to where my hands to get about 10-11 O’clock (my hips haven’t moved from address) When I get to the top, I am in a rush to unwind into my downswing thus affecting my tempo.

I am always willing to improve my swing; however for something new to “stick” I have to practice it over and over. Is this something that anyone has practiced and is seeing benefits from it?

imo, that's may be overdoing it and adding tension, for some, this may work well, depends on each persons's flexability. i'm no teacher, but i would suggest working on just keeping your feet planted, knees slightly bent with the right knee firm or braced (keep swaying to a minimum, no locking up) and let the hips turn natually. this will feel much more natual and promote good fundamentals.

good fundamentals, that is what I am all about....

Seems like so much of it has to do with what type of swing you have.

Some players (for instance Vijay Singh), have considerable hip turn on the backswing. (vs. hip SWAY - you won't find too many good players that sway way off the ball laterally on the backswing)

But, then there are also players like Chad Campbell - who have a very compact coil against a stable lower body.

Lots of ways to get it done - just do it the same way every time.

If only it were that easy.

Is this a thread about a Shakira song?

Thats what I thought! lol

You wish!!!!!