The Engine of the Golf Swing
You might see that this article is linked to almost every category. This is because a poor pivot can create nearly every swing fault. It really is the engine of the swing. The problem is, when I am at a local range, and I look down the line of players practicing, what I see is that most are working on aspects of their swing like the takeaway, wrist cocking, flatter arms, higher arms, etc. In fact, nearly everyone is working on something to do with the position of the arms and club. I will be the first to admit that at the right time these are important; unfortunately, most players have bad posture and a bad pivot, making the correct positioning of the arms and club very difficult. Yes, the arms and club can compensate for a bad pivot with enough practice, but why have extra complications in your swing creating problems and inconsistencies?
The title is “Pivot-The Engine of the Swing” and there is nothing truer. It creates energy and speed, and it allows for the arms and club to swing naturally into the correct positions. If the body is out of position, everything else is also out of position, so spend time working on it. Practice with purpose and an understanding of why you are working on this element.