Impact
Benefits
The SFPro Impact exercise will help golfers better understand the dynamics of moving the club through the ball striking zone and practice this critical part of the swing in a controlled fashion. Performing the SFPro Impact exercise will:
- increase club head speed
- achieve greater consistency in solid ball striking
- help to understand the proper sequence of motion through the impact zone
- strengthen all muscles and joints that are used in this part of the swing including obliques, wrists and forearms.
Though the SFPro is fully functional for both right and left handed players, the following information will at times refer to the LEFT or RIGHT side, whether this be the SFPro, specific body parts or even general direction or orientation. The information was prepared with RIGHT HANDED players in mind. LEFT HANDED players are cautioned to interpret this information in reverse fashion (i.e. Right is LEFT and Left is RIGHT).
Executing the SFPro Impact exercise
In normal stance and in proper golf posture at the front middle of the platform, begin by holding the handle pointing slightly upwards to the right with the right elbow resting against the right side of the body. Move the handle through the impact area while rotating the hips towards the left until the hands are past the left leg and both arms are fully extended. At the end of the Impact exercise:
- the rope should be parallel to the ground
- 70-80% of the body’s weight should be shifted to the left foot
- the head should be behind the ball position
- the hips should have shifted a few inches to the left from the starting position
- the left leg should be fully extended (no more knee flex)
- the right foot should be coming off the ground and be set to promote a continuous hip rotation
Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise.
GruuvGolf Exercise Tips – Impact
- Begin with same posture and stance as you practiced in the Turn and Turn exercise
- Always stay in posture (same as Turn and Turn Exercise)
- Keep wrists hinged
- Ensure that wrists work together in unison
- Focus on executing a proper sequence of motion (i.e. hips leading the arms through and beyond impact)
- Keep head down throughout the entire exercise as though looking at the ball during a golf swing
- Continue the rotation and extend the arms until the golf handle points to the target
SFPro Impact Exercise Photos and Video
