How to Forward Swing for Left-Handed Golfers

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Left-handed people can golf just as well as right-handed people, but certain adjustments have to be made to the average stance and swing. Unless they're fortunate enough to find a left-handed golf instructor, lefties need to imagine their golf instructor as their mirror image and follow the instructions in that manner.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1
Get into the proper stance. Place the left foot forward. Keep the posture held loosely in the correct form. Posture is one of the key elements of a good golf swing.
Step2
Key the swing to the 9 o'clock position for the forward swing. Grip the club with the right hand. Place your left hand over your right hand in a comfortable position. When the club reaches the 9 o'clock position the body must be in the correct stance and posture for maximum effectiveness.
Step3
Bring the golf club back square to the target upon reaching the 9 o'clock position.
Step4
Keep the hips a little open upon impact with the ball. Left-handed golfers have to place left foot straight and the right foot a little to the right.
Step5
Transfer the weight to the front foot, which would be the left foot for left-handed golfers, as the forward swing progresses downward.
Step6
Point the left toes up in the air slightly when you get to the 3 o'clock position in the forward swing.

Tips & Warnings

  • Remember the golf instructions from a right-handed instructor are a mirror image for the left-handed golfer.

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