The Push Actions

PushGolf for PGA Instruction

So where do the primary push actions occur in what we might describe as the PushGolf Swing?  The Hands are the Source of Motion.

Left Hand Pressure Points

Left Hand Major Alignment Point
and Pressure Point #1

Right Hand Pressure Points

Left and Right Hand Together

Push Golf starts with a forward press to kick start the swing. The forward press is also a miniature impact position that displays the body, arms, hands and club head position at impact. For the right handed golfer to start the forward press, a pressure point in the heal pad of the flat right hand/wrist at address is “pushed” or “pressed” against the bent left hand/wrist so the left hand wrist moves toward flat and the right hand/wrist becomes bent. In this miniature impact position the hands are forward of the club head and the club-shaft has a forward lean with the handle ahead of the club head.

The backswing takeaway is then initiated when the left hand/wrist heal pad and second knuckle joint of the left thumb (pressure point #1) are “pushed” against the heal pad/upper lifeline area of the bent right hand/wrist. This will cause the left hand/wrist to become bent as the right hand/wrist moves towards flat. While the right hand moves towards flat is still resists the pressure of the left hand somewhat with its own pressure.

Grip At Stance

Forward Press

The Takeaway

Low Loading – At the end of the Takeaway, the momentum of the swinging club, assisted by pressure of the right heel pad against the left thumb, and  pressure of the left hand heel pad and against the grip of the club, will put the club in such a position that it is parallel to the ground and target line with the end of the grip pointing towards the target.

Low Loading  Front

Low Loading Down the Line

Backswing to the Top – When the Takeaway and Low Loading are done correctly,  the club head will ‘sling back’ to an ideal back swing position.

Top of Backswing

The downswing also starts with a pushing action. The thumbs  push down and out towards the ball. This uncocking action (thumbs down) locks the hands, arms and body into a solid impact condition as you arrive at the bottom of the swing. This thumbs down action produces a solid compression on the ball as the hands lead the club head through the impact zone. When done correctly this uncocking action of the hands sets the club on the correct in to out path with the handle leading the club head.

Thumbs Down Initiating the Downswing

Thumbs Down Approaching Impact

To understand how the thumbs down action works view the video below.  When you try it for yourself you will feel how the hands are locked in to a solid impact position.  Notice too how the club shaft is set on the correct angle for an inside out swing.

 

The hit  or impact itself is a push down and through the ball action where the ball is compressed against the ground by the club head due to the forward leaning of the club shaft.

Impact

Impact Continuation

The follow through is a continuation of the pushing action of “thumbs down” where the “locked in” hand and arm positions continue to approximately chest level before the arms fold.

Follow Through

Follow Through Front On

Follow Through Arms Extended At Chest Level

Arms Still Extended Before Arms Fold

The Finish – Here the momentum of the released club head along with a continued positive “pushing action” from the hands has the club, hands, and arms fire up and over the left shoulder to a complete and balanced finish position.

You “Push to Finish” on every shot including putt, chip, pitch, bunkers, and full swing. What helps define each shot is where this “End Position” is.