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Casting the club from the top of the swing (arms straightening prematurely) is one of the most common power leaks for the amateur player. This move results from a downswing that’s initiated by the muscles in the arms and upper body, and makes it almost impossible to store energy during the downswing.

Grip for Power

Grip For Power How adjusting your grip can help cure your slice and add distance to your shots.

Stay Stacked 6/23/08

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If you’re not familiar with the term “stacked,” as it applies to the golf swing, you should be. Basically, in a sound swing, the upper body should stay relatively balanced over the lower body without any significant leaning in any direction. At the far left, notice how my chest, shoulders and head are directly over my right thigh. I haven’t swayed in the backswing, but have simply coiled my chest over a flexed right leg. This is critical for loading up and creating power. At the upper right, you’ll see that my backside is sticking out rather than collapsing closer to the ball. This shows I’ve maintained my spine angle, which is also critical to a powerful swing.

"Allowing the majority of your body weight to move to your front foot at the top of the backswing is a huge mistake."

Slow And Smooth

Slow And Smooth The big guy from Finland, Janos Uotila, says the key for a fast downswing is a slow, smooth backswing.

Use What You Know

Use What You Know 3 time Re/Max long drive champ Sean “The Beast” Fister advises you to use your knowledge and experience with other sports to maximize your driving distance.

Swing With Rhythm

Swing With Rhythm British long drive competitor Adam Stacy gets his power by combining good rhythm with plenty of lag. Watch him in action here.

Strength = Speed

Strength = Speed LDA competitor Nile Pruitt uses a medicine ball to strengthen his core muscles and hit the longest drives possible. Check out his advice here.

Reverse Your Swing

Reverse Your Swing Former long drive champ Brian Pavlet says keeping your head down only leads to a reverse pivot and a lack of power. Change your technique and gain yards now!

Extend For Speed

Extend For Speed LDA competitor and Cobra Distance Team member Mike Moulton shows you how to get fully extended during the backswing. It’s his key for power and it just might work for you.

Balance For Power 2

Balance For Power Long drive competitor Steve Monroe explains why good balance is the ultimate key for power off the tee.