Re: Half Swing vs. Full Swing

Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:49:04 -0400
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
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Simple. 1/2 swing and full swing are completely different. If you try and
extend a working 1/2 swing to a full-swing, very likely you will hit a bid
shot.
On a 1/2 swing, you can get away with being off plane a little; not making a
full shoulder turn; having "noisy" hips; having active hands, etc. etc.
I used to practice 1/2 swings to improve my feel. I'd go out, and do mostly
1/2 swings etc. Nothing was worse for my game. Quickly, it causes a slump
because you totally lose track of how to swing properly.
Right now, I do on somee 1/2 to 3/4 swing practice only to check my initial
take away and shoulder turn.
"Larry Bud" <email-address-deleted> wrote in message
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> Just an observation at the range, practicing some half swing 4-irons,
> the ball easily going about 130 yards with some nice easy swings. So
> why can't I hit a full swing 260? I hit a full 4-iron about 200.