Making a smooth transition at the top improves ballstriking. The goal is to have the speed of the downswing increase gradually, with the fastest part coming at the bottom. Players who strike the ball poorly often suffer from poor transition. They take the club back quickly, then rush the transition. These players fail to complete their backswings.
If your ballstriking is poor, try this time-tested drill: Next time you’re at the practice tee, pause for a second when you reach the top before swinging down.
This drill may take a bit of getting used to, but when you pause then swing down, you can swing as hard as you want. The ball should jump off the clubface.
