How to Perfect the Downswing in Golf

Perfecting the downswing can add distance and accuracy to your golf game. Pay attention to foot placement and the weight in your stance during the swing. Mastering that and keeping the balance necessary to complete the swing helps improve your golf swing.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Begin by shifting the weight from your back foot to your front foot again, staying balanced while starting your back swing.
2. Drop your right shoulder slightly while you shift weight to your front foot. This happens naturally when you shift the weight to maintain balance.
3. Rotate your hips and lower body towards the target first, then shoulders and upper body. The faster the rotating movement, the more forceful the contact is with the ball.
4. Hit the golf ball with your hips open more than your shoulders aimed directly at your target.
5. Practice the weight shifting, downward swing motion on the driving range starting in slow motion. Take note on what parts of the swing you need to improve.
6. Try at least one practice swing before each shot to get the feel of the downward motion before you actually hit the ball.

Tips & Warnings

• When you're done with your swing, you should be able to put all your weight on your front foot and balance. If you can't, you haven't shifted your weight during the downswing properly.
• Hitting the ground behind the ball is a indicator that you are shifting your weight too late.