Three Words Back, One Word Through: Simple Swing Cues for Better Tempo
Coaching TipsRob Akins built swing cues around the 3:1 tempo ratio: three words back, one through. Here’s how they work and how to find the right cue for you.
Great on the Range, Lost on the Course? Try Random Practice
Coaching TipsHitting 50 balls with one club feels good but rarely transfers. Adam Young’s random practice game helps your range swing hold up on the course.
Shoulder and Hip Turn: What the X-Factor Really Means for You
Coaching TipsJim McLean’s X-Factor describes the gap between shoulder and hip turn. Here’s what it means, why you shouldn’t force it, and how to check your turn.
Loss of Posture: Why Your Spine Angle Changes and What to Do About It
Coaching TipsStanding up or dipping in the swing hurts timing and contact. Here’s what TPI says causes loss of posture and how to check and practise it.
Golf Posture at Address: Avoiding S-Posture and C-Posture
Coaching TipsYour swing can only be as good as your set-up. Learn TPI’s S-posture and C-posture, why they matter and a simple routine for a neutral address.
Early Extension: Why You Stand Up Through the Ball and How to Fix It
Coaching TipsEarly extension is golf’s most common swing characteristic, says TPI. Learn what it is, why it happens and a simple drill to stop standing up.
The Feet-Together Drill: Better Balance, Better Tempo, Better Contact
Coaching TipsPete Cowen and Tina Mickelson both rate the feet-together drill. Here’s how it can help reduce sway and steady your tempo, and how to practise it properly.
How to Stop Hip Sway in Your Golf Swing
Coaching TipsHip sway costs contact and power. Learn what causes it, how TPI explains the body side, and two simple drills to turn instead of slide.
Centred, Not Frozen: The Truth About Head Movement in the Golf Swing
Coaching TipsJack Grout kept Jack Nicklaus’s head centred, not still. Here’s the difference, why it matters for contact, and two drills to practise it.
The 3:1 Golf Swing Tempo: What It Is and How to Practise It
Coaching TipsMost good golf swings share a 3:1 backswing-to-downswing ratio. Here’s where the idea comes from and three simple ways to practise a better tempo.