Things You'll Need:
- Golf club
- Driving range
- Golf balls
- Tees
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Step 1
Go to a driving range. Stretch and warm up to start your practice session. Pick a target (like a flag) and address the ball, making sure you are square to your target.
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Step 2
Check your arm position and ball position. For a driver or three wood, the ball should be toward your front foot. As the clubs get shorter, the ball should move toward the middle of your stance. Your arms should form a perfect triangle.
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Step 3
Start your backswing by turning your shoulders to the right (for right-handers), keeping the shaft on the same plane it was at address until the club is waist high. Maintain the triangle with your arms and chest until this point.
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Step 4
Move the club from the first plane (established by the angle of the shaft at address) to the second plane. Do this by bringing your hands up above your shoulders as you continue the backswing. Your right elbow should bend naturally during the backswing, and your left arm should remain straight.
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Step 5
Check your position at the top of the backswing. The shaft of the club should be higher off the ground than it would have been if you followed the plane you established at address. Ideally, the second plane is parallel to the first plane when you reach the top of your swing.
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Step 6
Turn your shoulders to start the downswing. Continue to turn your shoulders while you swing your arms around your body, dropping your hands down into position to hit the golf ball. You should follow the second plane around your body and through the ball.
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Step 7
Unhinge your wrists just before hitting the ball, and allow the motion of the club to turn your body to the left.
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Step 8
Finish the swing on the second plane, with your hands high and left of your body.
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Step 9
Practice hitting golf balls while focusing on the position of your hands and the shaft. Start with slow, easy swings and gradually speed up to your full swing speed.
