How to Do a Backspin in Golf

Getting good backspin on a golf ball is crucial to the accuracy of your shots. When a ball with backspin lands, it either stops or rolls back slightly. A ball without backspin can roll forward unpredictably, often farther than you desire. Good backspin can be accomplished with some preparation and some modification to your swing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Clean your golf club. To get back spin, the golf ball needs to stick to the grooves on the club. So, be sure to remove all grass and dirt from the grooves.

2. Use a soft covered ball. A soft ball provides the most backspin because the softer the ball, the easier it will stick to the golf club. Using a new ball also gives you more backspin.

3. Place the ball just behind the location where the golf club will meet the ground. This forces the ball to the ground, where it will be raised into the air by the golf club, creating backspin. If you have placed the ball correctly, your swing will leave a divot in the turf.

4. Keep your hands loose. The club should trail behind your wrists more than a normal shot. Aim the club to get it under the ball. This creates more loft, which leads to more backspin.

5. Make a full-speed swing. Full acceleration will improve the backspin, so choose the right club for the distance of your shot.

6. Practice. Start with one iron and hit golf balls over and over trying to get as much backspin as possible. Once you have mastered one iron, move on to another.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the backspin technique to make a golf ball land on the green without rolling off. The technique should also be used in tight areas around sand and water hazards.

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