How Long Drive Champions Use the Ground for More Power

Join long drive champions Justin James and Jason Zuback in this Smart2Move education session from the PGA Show as they break down how elite players use the ground to create more power, speed, and consistency. Using Smart2Move Force Plates, Justin and Jason explain how pressure shift, lateral force, vertical force, and vertical torque influence the golf swing. They demonstrate simple but highly effective drills to help players load into the trail side earlier, transition into the lead side more efficiently, and use ground reaction forces to generate more clubhead speed. Throughout the session, they highlight why elite players get into their lead side earlier, how the lead foot plays a major role in power production, and why “bad golf is often played off the back foot.” The video also covers practical step drills, reactive training concepts, center of pressure patterns, Force Pedal applications, and real examples of how better ground interaction can increase vertical force and ball speed without completely changing a player’s swing. Whether you are a golf coach, fitness professional, or player looking to better understand how to use the ground, this session gives you actionable insights you can immediately apply in training. Key topics covered: • Trail side loading and early pressure shift • Lead side force and stabilization • Step drills for better sequencing • Vertical torque and rotational force • Center of pressure patterns in the feet • Using Smart2Move Force Plates and Force Pedals • How physical capacity impacts ground force production • Practical coaching cues to increase power and consistency Learn more about Smart2Move education, Force Plates, and ground reaction force training at smart2move.com.