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Golf Swing Basics. Learn The Secrets For Instant Golfing Improvement

Golf Swing Tips

The principles of the Golf Swing have not changed much since the shepherd hit the first stone with his crook when he was bored with just tending to his sheep. These principles have been followed for centuries and are still good advice even today. Even then if the shepherd had wanted the stone to fly straight certain conditions would have had to be met.

Golf Swing Basics

To ensure that you have the basis for good golf swings it should be noted that the club should be moved, on the back swing, at a speed more slowly than you intend to bring it back down again. "Slow back" is the first golfing adage which every golfer should remember. A good golf swing speed should never be so fast that control of the club is lost at the transition to the down swing, in other words at the top of the back swing.

The term "Quitting on the stroke" explains the outcome when exactly the opposite has happened to "Slow Back". The club head has been taken back quickly and the down swing has decelerated through the golf ball impact area. This is usually observed in a bunker shot or a chip shot rather than on a tee shot. The golfer, with a sand wedge in hand, tries to control the distance the ball will travel with the power of the swing. If the pin is not far from the bunker it is tempting to slow down on the down swing with disappointing results. This situation will also destroy a drive from the tee.

Golf Swing Plane.

The head of the club should be taken back in a straight line from the ball for the first eighteen inches at the same time keeping the club head close to the ground. Any tendency to sweep the club head round sharply in an arc should be avoided at all cost. Try to aim to keep the club very close to the straight line until it is half-way up.

Carrying of the club head backwards and upwards would appear to be a very simple matter, but there are several other deciding features in the back swing to be aware of if you want to make a consistent contact with the ball.

More points for consideration. There are many facets to the golf swing so let us consider here all the most important points.

Golf Swing Mechanics.

A vital point to master before anyone can expect consistent success is to achieve impeccable control of your head. Every attempt should be made to keep the head motionless from the time the ball is addressed until the ball is airborne. I appreciate that it is almost a physical impossibility but the smallest deviation of the head, from the stance position, is a recipe for disaster.

The golf swing happens so quickly that the untrained observer is usually
convinced that the golfer is moving his head. It is often difficult to decide between moving the head upwards, away from the ball, and taking your eye off the ball. It is not uncommon for golfers to move their head up by a distance of 4 to 5 inches. This tendency must be overcome at all costs. It will only result in either - topping the ball, hitting the ground before the ball or missing the ball altogether.

When the head position has been maintained correctly and the club has reached the top of the back swing, the left eye should be looking directly over the centre of the left shoulder. The lack of flexibility of the player may restrict being able to attain this position but every effort should be made to come somewhere close. Actually there is very little room for error if the ball is to be kept in full view for the whole of the swing time.

Most of the movements which combine to make a good swing occur naturally and without much thought but other aspects must be noted and practised if you are to execute a powerful strike of the ball.

The Sway

In the takeaway and during the upward movement of the club the body must remain perfectly still. It is vital that there must not be the merest fraction of movement. When the golfer makes any movement at all, and sways, the result is simply a body stroke. The body is then trying to do what the arms should do. It is impossible to get the power into the strike and will always encourage either a slice or a pull. To have a good idea of what the body movement should look like under control it might be advisable to watch a golf swing video. These are perfect for watching how other golfers do it, at the same time receiving golf swing instructions which will only benefit your game.

Feet And Legs

The movements of the feet and legs are important. In addressing the ball you stand with both feet flat and securely placed on the ground, the weight equally divided between them, and the legs slightly bent at the knee joints. This position must be maintained during the upward movement of the club until the arms begin to pull at the body.

The easiest and most natural thing to do now is to raise the heel of the left foot and begin to pivot on the left toe. This then allows the arms to proceed with their upwards movement. Pivot on this foot only when you feel you need to, and do it only so that the club can reach the full extent of the swing without any difficulty. While this is happening it follows that the weight of the body is being gradually thrown on to the right leg, which accordingly stiffens until, at the top of the swing, it is quite rigid. The left leg should now be in a state of comparative freedom, with only just enough pressure on the toe to keep it in position.

There Is No Time To Think.

We have all these things to attend to and something less than a second in which to do to them. But when the back stroke begins everything must be accomplished without any effort and, to a great extent, unconsciously. The upward swing is everything. If it is not executed correctly, the downward swing will be wrong and the ball will not be properly driven. If it is perfect, there is the best chance of a long and straight drive.

Be careful not to dwell at the top of the swing. The club has been gaining in speed right up to this point. Obviously due to the change of direction there is a pause at the transition point lasting for a fraction of a second but the golfer should not be aware of it. He must be careful to make the transition smooth.

The club should gradually gain in speed from the moment of the turn until it is in contact with the ball. At the moment of impact the club head should be travelling at its fastest pace. After the impact, the club head should be allowed to follow the ball in a straight line to the flag as far as the arms will let it go. Now, having done everything that is possible, the golf swing sends the arms out to the other side of the shoulders. The entire movement must be perfectly smooth and rhythmical. In the down swing there must not be a hint of a jerk anywhere.

These tips will definitely but to help you further it might be suggested that you either attend golf swing lessons from your professional or the next best thing - purchase some golf swing analysis software. This is ideal for suggesting golf swing drills which will ensure you make progress with your golfing skills. If you budget will run to it you can always buy a golf swing training aid from any good golf outlet. These help to keep your grip and arms in the correct position. They help you to experience exactly what the golf swing should feel like when executed properly.

About the Author

Ken Bryant has over 30 years experience in the golf merchandise field. His company regularly supplied merchandise for events such as The Open, The Ryder Cup and several prestigious golf tournaments around the world. Now retired he currently hosts a web site at

http://golf-tips-expert.com

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