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Golf tips that can Improve your Game for Free
Analyzing the Four Components of Your Golf Swing
Author: Dane Stanton
Article:
Golf is known as being one of the most relaxing sports or
pastimes known to man, as it gives you an opportunity to get
outside and enjoy the sun and fresh air, as well as providing
you with a good opportunity to get some exercise. There is
another side to golf however and that is that it is a serious
sport that many people play competitively and in some cases for
vast amount of money. Therefore it is important for those people
to improve their golf swing as much as possible.
Stance
Everything built well begins with a solid foundation. Your golf
swing is no different. Therefore, when beginning to analyze your
golf swing start by focusing on your stance.
With golf club in hand take your normal stance and approach the
ball as if you are going to take your swing. Then lay your
driver down so that the shaft is touching the toes of your left
and right shoe. This will reveal the direction of your feet in
relationship to the pin that you are driving the ball towards.
If the golf club is not directly pointing towards the pin or
your target adjust the shaft of the club accordingly. Then
reposition your feet so that the toes are touching the shaft of
the club.
The next part of your stance addresses your shoulders and hips.
They too should be completely in-line or parallel with the golf
club lying at your feet.
With this in mind, pick up your golf club and practice a few
swings keeping your shoulders and hips parallel to that
imaginary line there at the base of your toes. Your golf swing
should always reflect this rule of being parallel to the
imaginary line directed towards your target.
Swing
The second step in analyzing your golf swing is taking note of
the swing itself. Of particular help may be the assistance of a
golfing partner to help you with the analyzing of your form.
Another option would be to video yourself and watch your golf
swing in slow motion. Most professionals do this after every
tournament they compete in.
The first thing to look at for your golf swing, is you
backswing. This is the first phase of your swing so the actual
start of the swing should be even in nature and fluid.
Additionally, while your club is on the backward portion of the
swing and overhead, hesitate for a very slight moment.
Following that slight hesitation let your downward golf swing
flow in the same even nature towards the ball. It is important
to remember that speed and forcefulness are not characteristics
of a good golf swing.
Additionally, take note of your downward golf swing beginning
from this upward position. Do you keep your wrists straight or
is there a hint of wrist movement? It is recommended that the
movement of the wrists should take place just as the golf club
is horizontal to the ground.
Contact
Thirdly and most importantly, in analyzing your golf swing, when
your club makes contact with the golf ball it is important to
remember that you are not playing baseball. This means that the
power to drive the golf ball should not be drawn from your arms
and shoulders. The drive given to the ball should be drawn from
your entire upper body as well as your legs, so therefore
momentum should be the biggest driving force. Also, remember to
follow the path of your golf club that was lying at your feet to
position your stance. Your golf swing should stay parallel with
the shaft of that club that was directed towards your target.
Follow Through
The last critical element in analyzing your golf swing is
swinging through the drive. It is important when you have made
contact with the ball that you continue for an additional five
to six inches following in parallel the imaginary path of the
golf club laying on the ground.
Finally, complete the swing with that same fluid motion bringing
the golf club to the opposite side of the body and above the
head. When this is completed you should be standing front on and
facing the direction of which your ball is heading. Good luck!
About the author:
Dane Stanton is the owner of GolfShopReview.com which is an
extensive review of the top Online Golf Shops on the internet.
Find which course is best for you and your Game! http://www.GolfShopReview.com
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