Do you want to hit the golf ball more powerfully? You will only be able to express the power that you can control.
You can have all the strength and power in the world, but if you can’t maintain your balance and control through the golf swing you won’t be able to transfer that power into the golf ball. A good metaphor for this is trying to shoot a cannon out of a canoe. If your base of support is inadequate you won’t hit the golf ball very far.
This medicine ball exercise is a great way to build stability and control through the lead leg of a rotational movement like the golf swing. The number one priority is to keep your balance during both the throw and catch. Once the balance is established you can continue throwing harder to challenge the balance even more.
Pro tip: Always train rotational exercises in both directions. Golf is a one-sided sport that always uses the same muscles in the same direction, which can lead to overuse injuries. By training the muscles in the opposite direction you can help mitigate your risk for injury. Work on both your right handed and left handed swings with these medicine ball drills.
