Miguel Angel Jimenez Swing Analysis

Miguel Angel Jimenez, the brilliant Spanish golfer, whose swing is one that all mere mortals can copy.

Like all Tour players, Jimenez has his weight over the balls of his feet and his knees over his toes. Pay particular attention to how his upper arms hang straight down, then bend at the elbow to set the shaft so that it points at his belt buckle.

Halfway back, you can see his shirt buttons and his left knee, evidence that everything is turning. More important, he hinges his wrists so that the shaft sits parallel to the target line. As he continues back, he rolls his forearms to keep the club, r9 driver for instance, on plane without lifting the club up.

Differing from most other Tour pros. Jimenez's made a massive hip turn, but look how much he's rotated his shoulders — plenty of potential energy here, alike Vijay SIngh in this regard.

Coming back down, Jimenez stabilizes his lower body so that his upper body can catch up. The most important thing about Jimenez's impact position is how relaxed it looks — he's simply letting the ball get in the way. But he doesn't stop there. After impact, he releases his arms fully and without tension while his chest speeds past his lower body.

Just notice how free-flowing Miguel's arms look in his through-swing. He makes no attempt to steer the ball. The key is to swing your arms with your chest, then allow them to fly away from it in your through-swing into a poised, balanced finish. Then a perfect swing is accomplished.

>> return to ebayoyo.com