To get the proper distance on your golf shot while keeping your rhythm and timing in place, you have to execute the proper weight shift.

In fact, improper weight shift is the cause of a myriad of shot problems not the least of which is a lack of distance. 

Right Foot / Left Foot Drill

Select one of your mid irons and assume an address position with your feet about shoulder width - no further apart than that. Begin by slowly executing your swing. After several practice swings this is what I would like you to do.

As you take your backswing, I want you to lift your left foot slightly off the ground. Then, as you initiate your downswing, place your left foot back on the ground and as your swing transitions through the shot, and you begin to follow through make sure your weight transitions to the left foot by now lifting your right foot slightly off the ground.

If you initially struggle with this drill it will indicate to you that you aren't executing your weight transfer properly. 

Note: for this drill you are not actually hitting golf balls. Rather I want to get you to comfortably and rhythmically work your weight shift from the right foot to the left foot.... right foot/left foot - right foot/left foot and so on until it becomes a natural movement incorporated into your golf swing.

As your foot work and weight shifts improves you'll begin to gain much greater consistency in your golf shots and you'll also notice much more effortless distance in your golf shots. In essence you are learning, and building tempo. Tempo is executing your backswing and downswing in the same rhythmic motion.

This drill is also an extension of your tempo building from the previous drill.

As you begin to get the hang of the weight shift you will be well on your way to playing better golf because now (along with what I've covered for you so far) you are beginning to understand and feel how all of this is coming together to provide you with a great foundation from which to work and to build your swing upon.

Continue the good work and continue to play better.

Remember it's practice that makes permanent. 

Play Good Golf!

Jeff O'Brien