Every golfer looks for ways to improve, but the most effective training often comes back to training the fundamentals. In this case, mastering lag can really change the way you play the game. For some, though, what lag is and how you create it remains a mystery, relegated more to instinct than actual practice. AccuGOLF shares more about lag and how to create lag in your golf swing to start hitting the ball like a pro.

What is a Lag in a Golf Swing?

Lag in a golf swing refers to the angle at which your club swings from the backswing to the downswing. When you swing the club correctly, it should appear as if the head of the club lags behind the rest of it before meeting the ball.

Creating lag in your swing is one of the most important parts of a proper swing. By lagging your swing, you'll ideally make contact with the ball when your forward arm is completely straight and parallel with the club. This allows you to get under it and maximize the distance in your drive.

Tips for Adding Lag to Your Golf Swing

One of the best ways to create lag or add more lag to your swing is with proper movement. A golf swing involves more than just the shoulder and the arms; it's a full-body affair. As you set up and execute your swing, you'll want to engage every part of your body to add as much power and fluidity as you can. This means twisting your core as you come up and bending your back leg as you come down.

The easiest way to achieve lag in your swing is to keep the club perpendicular to your leading forearm at the top of the backswing. Basically, you want to have a right angle between your club and your arm, as this is the optimal position to begin the downswing with optimal lag. Keep that position for as long as possible, too, or you'll risk losing your lag and hitting the ground before the ball.

Be careful not to over lag, though. Ideally, your club head will fully swing out right before you make contact with the ball. If you keep your club lagging, though, you're sacrificing a lot of power and curbing the distance you'll achieve. You could also risk hitting the ball higher than is necessary, which would also lose you some distance.

Benefits of Having Lag in Your Golf Swing

Having lag in your golf swing means optimizing your power and distance. A properly lagged swing engages the whole body, allowing you to make the most of every motion.

Lagging the swing comes naturally to most people, so keeping that lag means doing less to achieve more. It's actually more strenuous and taxing to try to mess up in this regard. Like any other aspect of proper form, doing things right in this sense will help you maintain stamina and strength throughout the entire game.

You'll also simply make the most of every shot when you lag your swing. Lagging helps to achieve the best distance and avoid duffing or topping, so as long as you maintain that form, you'll be able to hit the ball as far as you're able to.

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Lag is a fundamental part of a golf swing. It comes naturally to many, but that doesn't mean there's no reason to practice. If you're looking to brush up on the fundamentals and add lag to your golf swing, try the AccuGOLF Hawkeye golf simulator today.

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