Maintaining swing length is critical as we get older. By “swing length” what we are really referring to is hand path length. As muscle strength and joint mobility decline, swings can get shorter. In general, our swing getting shorter will mean less club head speed, and less distance.

Simple physics explains this! For higher club head speed, we want to increase the impulse we apply along our hand path in the downswing.

Impulse = average force x the time the force is applied

If our hands have a longer distance to travel in the downswing it gives us more time to apply force. Applying the same average force over a longer hand path will result in a larger impulse, and increase our potential for club head speed!

This exercise is a simple way to work on your hand path length in the golf swing, ensuring you maintain or even improve your hand path length over time.

If you could do this for even one minute a day, or a few times per week, you will see progress!

This exercise is part of the GolfFlex Mobility Routine on the Fit For Golf App, which is specifically designed to enhance your golf swing.