Power & Tempo

3-to-1 tempo count

Counting 'one-two-three' on the backswing and 'four' on the downswing programs the roughly 3:1 tempo ratio shared by most repeatable ball-strikers.

beginnerEvery rep for 2-3 weeks, then periodic tune-ups

How to perform it

  1. 1.Start your backswing while counting 'one... two... three' at an even pace, timing the count to reach the top.
  2. 2.Say 'four' as you start down, continuing through impact and the finish.
  3. 3.Repeat on every practice swing until the rhythm feels automatic without counting out loud.
  4. 4.Use the same count on every club, from a full driver swing down to a short pitch.

What you should learn

  • A repeatable backswing-to-downswing rhythm rather than a rushed, lurching transition.
  • How the same tempo can apply across every club in your bag.

After a few weeks of practice

Your transition feels unhurried and consistent, sequencing and contact improve, and the tempo holds up even under pressure.