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I'm currently working on a lead side release.

Scott P · · LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD
I'm currently working on a lead side release. Part of what I'm trying to do with Craig is turn off tension in my shoulders to allow for a natural release. My question for those who are doing a left/lead side release is, how do you deal with taking tension out of your body on the golf course and, specifically, under competitive situations? For myself, it has always been an instinct to want to control my body no matter what the sport--baseball, martial arts. So when you're in a local tournament or just playing with some skin on the line, is there something you do to redirect that competitive energy and still keep tension out? I can't imagine the answer is just, "relax and don't worry about it." Can we refocus that "tension" or focus to the core and lower body instead? Other thoughts? Thanks!!!!!

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Craig Morrow, Certified RST Instructor ·
Hello Scott. You sort of answered your own question. Nerves and tension will definitely appear in competition or with a little cheddar on the line. Swing wise the key to staying less tense is focusing on the tension in the core/lower body. What you should be swinging with anyway ;). Most players start to get handsy and quick tempoed overusing arms/hands/shoulders. . It takes time to load up the big muscles. If you redirect your focus to swinging with core/legs (big muscles) it will help balance out the pace and tension in the upper half.
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