George Markham

While on vacation recently, I still wanted to do a stack session so I went to a nearby indoor golf simulator place. The interaction was kinda funny: Me: Hi, can I use a bay? Front: Sure, but did you bring any clubs? M: No, I’m not hitting balls actually. I just need an area to swing this stick. F: You’re not hitting ANY balls? M: No, I’m just doing some speed training. F: (Looks at me very dubiously🤨) How long have you been playing golf? M: uh… like 20 some yrs. F: So you’re not hitting ANY golf balls? M: Not a single one. I’m just doing some speed training… I’m actually a pro. F: I’m a pro too, where did you get ur license? M: 😅… uh in the US. F: ok, it’ll be 10$, you can use the very last spot there.

The fact that the idea of “swinging the bat faster is better” is considered new age analytical thinking is insane. Gaining speed/power/force production has been beneficial for every athlete in every sport since the beginning of time. Pitchers who throw harder have higher ceilings, golfers who swing the club faster have higher ceilings, running backs who run faster have higher ceilings, basketball players who jump higher have higher ceilings etc. Does it mean that those who are bigger/faster/stronger will automatically be better? Of course not. Skill, mental makeup, competitive edge, preparation and a thousand other things all play a massive part in overall success, but the fact that being more physically explosive and producing more force gives you a greater chance for success has always and will always be true.