A Better Swing Starts Before You Move the Club

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Why this Tour Players Waggle Could Be the Secret to Better Ball Striking

You’ve seen it.

That slow, rhythmical, almost hypnotic waggle before every shot.

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Jason Dufner — PGA Tour winner and major champion — might have the most recognizable pre-shot movement in the modern game.

But this isn’t just a quirky routine. There’s a reason it works. And if you’re someone who freezes over the golf ball, it might unlock your swing.

🧊 Stillness is the Enemy of Athleticism

If you stand over the golf ball too long…

❌ Your muscles tighten
❌ Your eyes stop refreshing the target
❌ Your brain loses rhythm and flow

That’s a dangerous combo. You go from athlete to statue — and the swing becomes a forced motion rather than a reactive one.

Golf might seem slow, but every great swing is built on flow.

🌀 Enter the Waggle

What Dufner shows us is this:

✅ Great swings come from great movement — not stillness.
✅ Staying in motion keeps your body loose and reactive.
✅ Small movements (like a waggle or gentle foot tap) keep your athletic state alive.

Whether it’s a club waggle, shifting pressure in your feet, or a mini-trigger move like Matt Wolff or Sergio used — movement matters.

💡 Try This in Practice

Next time you hit balls:

1. Step into the shot with a target in mind.

2. Add a small waggle or movement — nothing forced.

3. Re-engage the target with your eyes before pulling the trigger.

4. Stay athletic and swing with rhythm.

You’ll be shocked how much smoother your swing feels — and how much better your contact becomes.

🧠 Key Takeaway

Standing still might feel focused. But it’s costing you fluidity, rhythm, and power.

Channel your inner Dufner:

• Add motion to stay loose

• Refresh the target with your eyes

• Let the swing happen with your body, not against it

Your best ball striking starts before the club even moves.

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Thanks for reading!

—Ralph Bauer

About Ralph Bauer

Ralph Bauer has coached on the PGA Tour since 2009. He’s worked at all four majors, the Olympics, and has helped two of his players win major championships. His students have earned over $400 million in PGA Tour earnings. He’s coached on five continents and at every level of the game—and he co-created the Tour Read system to make green reading easier for every golfer.

Let me know if you have any questions—I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.