The Classic "Yank"

It's a BIG problem for most high handicappers and goes something like this:

You're in the tee box staring down a 450 yard par 5. You need a good long drive here. So you take a couple easy practice swings with your driver... line up your shot... take the club back... then -- somewhere in the back of your mind -- a little voice whispers to unload with everything you have.

And that's where the problems start.

You should NOT be thinking about "unloading" anything at the top of your swing. This leads to one of the biggest power-robbers ever conceived by man or beast -- the dreaded "yank" from the top. It activates your left shoulder, arms and hands (ALL of which should remain loose and tension free) and promotes a poor pivot (because your brain thinks your power is coming from the "yank" -- which is doesn't. It comes from the PIVOT).
The classic "yank" also results in your arms and hands coming "over-the-top", pulling the club off-plane, and eratic shots that spray the course like buck shot.

Okay... so here's the big tip of the day.

You must think "slower" and allow your pivot to take over your swing. Let the club accelerate near the ball instead of "blowing your wad" at the top. Think to yourself "I'm just gonna hit a nice easy 180 yarder". Do that and "whap" -- suddenly your shots are longer, straighter, and a heck of a lot more consistent.

Don't worry about how long you need to hit it, or "hitting it hard", or getting the club to the ball quickly, or anything like that. This is what prompts your brain into activating the "yank".
Instead be patient. Concentrate on keeping your left shoulder, arms and wrists loose and limber.
Do this and you’ll instantly have a slower, smoother, effortless looking power swing (your buddies will swear you’re just coasting).If it feels fast, it's not. If it feels slow and easy, it's fast. How's that for irony.