Have you ever felt like you're swinging as hard as you possibly can, but your distance is still, frankly, embarrassing?
Adding insult to injury, you flip on the TV and watch tour pros absolutely smash the ball 300+ yards while barely breaking a sweat. How do they make it look so effortless?
Here's the truth: Top players sequence their golf swing so that every moving segment builds speed in the right order — much like cracking a whip.
In this video, D.A. Points demonstrates exactly how proper downswing sequencing creates explosive clubhead speed without brute force effort. The kinematic sequence — hips, torso, arms, and hands firing in the correct order — is what separates tour-level ball strikers from the average golfer grinding away with no results.
What makes D.A. Points' swing such a great teaching model is how cleanly his trail side loads and stores energy in the backswing, then transfers it through the lead side at impact. His lead arm stays connected through the transition, keeping the swing wide and preserving lag for maximum release through the ball.
The most common mistake recreational golfers make is trying to generate power with their arms and hands from the top. Instead, the sequence must start from the ground up — the lower body initiates the downswing while the upper body and club follow in a perfectly timed chain reaction. Get this sequence backwards, and you lose speed before it can build. Get it right, and the clubhead accelerates through the hitting zone like a sling releasing stored energy.
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Once you understand the sequence, the next step is building it into your muscle memory through structured practice. The GOAT Drill video lesson walks you through the specific movement patterns that train your body to sequence correctly on every swing, not just when you're thinking about it.
Your Next Steps for Pro-Caliber Sequencing...
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Watch part 2 now to see how you're moving your body in the opposite direction of the pros!
