The downward movement of a golf club, baseball bat, or pendulum; a period of decline or decreased activity in a cycle.
Compound of 'down' and 'swing' (Old English 'swingan'). Used in golf terminology since the early 20th century, later applied to economic and business cycles.
In golf, your downswing is where 85% of mistakes happen because golfers try too hard—the best swings feel slow and easy on the way down, then the club head speeds up naturally.
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