3 Simple Tips To Stop Rushing Your Downswing

How many times have you hit a poor shot feeling like you rushed from the top of your swing? It rarely ends well and you often feel like you didn't have the time to swing through smoothly.
You will be glad to hear that you are not alone, its a common problem, and it can be fixed.
Here i share 3 drills that can help you stop rushing your downswing.
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00:00 Intro
00:48 The fault
01:52 Counting drill
03:09 Club drop drill
04:28 Heel lift drill
06:09 Take it to the course
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[@maggiemcmillan3740]

I just wanted to pop a note of thanks to you for so many great tutorials. Last August I watched your trail arm video that was an epiphany for me! Since then my index has dropped six points (admittedly easier when you start at a big number), and just in the past month I’ve been breaking 100 consistently. Your videos have given me some crucial info that none of my coaches thru the years ever did. Thanks again!

[@marksullivan3303]

Thank you. Excellent usable tips for my current issue.

[@waynemcgill6865]

Very simple and practical I will try these drills soon. Thanks

[@jon4atee1]

Huge thanks, made a huge difference to my swing

[@ivobonzano7006]

Hi Chris, I’m really grateful to these tips, ‘cause my swing improved a lot, also by using a more strong grip. Really thank you

[@mikecook8059]

Great video, one of my biggest problems. I will give your advice a significant try!!

[@mikeisthestig]

I still use the first bar of the Blue Danube waltz - da da da da da the first one just before the takeaway and the last one at impact. Great to have the rhythm confirmed by a great teacher!

[@billylynch5605]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@julierader2322]

Great advice!

[@superspur123]

Love this training tip.....

[@TonyHammer61]

I need to do this SO much. Thanks Chris

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tony, can’t imagine you will be alone there

[@beckerecomm7508]

I really like your videos. You explain the swing mechanics so well and provide great drills and advice. Thank you so much!!! And, keep the videos coming - you will gain a huge following IMHO Cheers from Canada

[@jeremychristensen2875]

This week I’ve had an opportunity to caddy at an LPGA event. I’m blown away at the tempo. It’s the exact same every swing. Been fun to watch!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Wow what an experience, bet your learnt loads, and yes they do have incredible timing

[@stephenbrown1077]

Perfect timing Chris thankyou. Since we've got back to playing I feel some shots are rushed and am actually working on rhythm so these ideas will be great to try.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

It does often happen after a break or time away, touch, feel, timing and tempo are often the first to get out of sync

[@golfnutnz9274]

Thank you Chris, perfect timing again, as there’s been something missing in my swing and this is it, so I’ve just read in my Tiger Woods book in that he has the feeling like he’s letting his arms drop first rather than force them from the transition. Which is along the lines of what this lesson provides; only you’ve given some excellent drills to help it. Appreciated as always!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Glad it was well timed, unfortunately much easier to do in practice than out in the course with a card in your pocket, but hopefully the drills help 👊

[@larrywithrow5876]

Thanks Chris. I’ll initiate this in my game. Sounds like a fantastic idea 👍

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Larry

[@marshacooper9088]

Thank you. Counting has always worked. When I am anxious and gorget to count I have u as usually miffed my swing. Again, thank you!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

I remember a golf lesson when I was around 16 where the coach got me to count and I’ve loved that drill ever since, works so well

[@johnsaundersorsam]

Spot on 👍

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks John

[@MsRocketRoy]

Excellent help thank you.

[@innocentmawoko1779]

Thanks for that Chris... All the way from Zimbabwe.

[@mikegesell8697]

I have watched several of your videos now and I think you do a fantastic job of demonstrating and explaining the lesson. Please keep making videos as I find them extremely helpful.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Mike and will do

[@jamesbramwell1454]

Good video mate. I’ve suffered with this a bit and I think you summed it up very well at the beginning of the video. You look like you’ve lost some timber as well 👌

[@philwest5126]

Really useful video Chris, using those may actually mean I complete a backswing before starting my downswing.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Let’s hope so Phil, takes practice but they should help

[@n2golf989]

Great content.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks 🙌

[@trebor5760]

Thanks for this Chris. Is a bit of head movement towards the target ok in transition? I struggle with the idea of keeping my head back but getting weight forward. I tend to do one or the other but not both!

[@itswillward]

Fantastic drills mate! Will definitely give the timing a go in practice. I was swinging so fast at the weekend to compensate for how windy it was... Quick question, I assume this timing drill works for all clubs? Even woods and driver? Thanks again, mate.

[@jaylevzi7293]

Great video, I am one of those that suffers with the red mist at the top of the backswing, and fire the clubhead at the ball from the start. Probably why I duff so many

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

You and a few million others I would imagine!! So frustrating as soon as your be made contact you know it was too quick, but it’s too late then! 😆

[@bobwright8255]

Hi Chris, been watching you for a long time now and I feel you have had an incredible impact on my play. I have a great swing angle and my club face is usually square. My question is or my concern is...I don't feel I'm striking the ball as effectively as I should be. When I'm on the course, I'll duff shots I normally crush on the range. Is it just practice, practice, practice?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Bob, could be a number of things, one of the more common is that practice and the golf course can be quite different. Try to practice like you would play, cart the club each shot, change the target, space the shots out more to simulate the course. Also worth tying to create some subtle change in stance, just like we get on the golf course with uneven ground. These are what I call transfer sessions, trying to take your swing that clearly works and transfer it to the course environment. Hope that helps

[@MrPhil1503]

When I was a kid in the 90's we used the say 'Ernie Els' and match the swing tempo, like saying 1, 2, 3...he was the Big Easy after all

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Now his tempo I would love!! If your going to mimic someone for tempo he has to be top of the list

[@josephfriedling9190]

I still use "Ernie Els...."

[@basfontein8449]

Hi Chris, Is rushing the reason why i sometimes have a bad off shot to the left? Its like topping, i think a bit with the 'heel' but really strong to the left. Please, what to do? Grtz Bas

[@jmags2573]

When I realize I'm rushing I go back to an old video of yours. "Feel the late release" or something like that. In it you emphasize a weight shift and dragged the handle across the top of a chair. Its as if the club is paused at the top while everything else moves forward. Works for me.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

That was a few years back! But I remember the drill and glad it’s still helping

[@randyyoung9958]

Awesome tips! Is it ok to always lift the left heel? Does it cost distance or any other negative result lifting the left heel always?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yes absolutely fine to do that on the course, can help in manu cases

[@tonyblackwood5524]

Great tips Chris. I struggle at times maintaining width and get the club inside very quick. All this shortens the backswing as room is restricted. Any tips on how to maintain the width....I’ve been using the hinge method you showed last week or so. Been trying it out at the range trying to get the club into the slot before raising the hands and Turning the shoulders. Cheers Tony

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Tony, if the club is working in too early it will either be over rotating the arms, in which case that drill you refer to would be ideal. Or it could be the body over roaring to early, in which case that would need to be addressed. Ideally try to film yourself and see which is causing the problem 👍

[@sheenanicholson9504]

Especially on the first tee! 🙈 thank you 🙏

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Especially hard on the first tee😂😂but yeah so important to allow your natural tempo to come out

[@ezbass]

Frederick (back) Stephen (transition) Couples (strike & follow through).

[@billpilling5725]

Totally forgot about this. I used to say "met-tall-ica".

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

That works! Can pretty much just use any 3 cues for this

[@kessel12]

@@dr6124 Could go with “Creep-ing Death” instead.

[@kessel12]

@@dr6124 Creeping Death has 3 syllables vs 4 for Metallica.

[@kessel12]

@@dr6124 Oh sorry. It’s a song by Metallica.

[@christopherduff5329]

Can this work for driver too or should you count up four instead to give yourself more time? What's your suggestion Chris Ryan?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yeah it can also be applied to driver

[@christopherduff5329]

@@ChrisRyanGolf thanks!

[@georgiamay4045]

the musician in me counts waltz or march depending.. my suggestion for a video .. building on course consistency.. when i am practicing hitting to a target .. 18 out of 20 shots ok .. 2 shots dead wrong.. no reason .. just a twitch or a rush or loss of focus or who knows what? help!?!??

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Actually have a pretty detailed vid on consistency being edited at the moment, hopefully wil help

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