How to Add Backspin to Your Golf Ball

When is the last time you hit a golf ball ten feet behind the flag, and saw it draw back to within two feet of the pin? Probably not often, even though the pros on television do it with startling frequency. The pros work with only three things to make that happen. With a little practice, you can add backspin to your golfing arsenal by using them to your advantage.

Instructions

1. Choose only a short iron when you want to hit a golf ball with backspin. Most amateurs find it very difficult to make a club longer than a 7 iron react in this manner. Start practicing with a wedge, and then work your way up to an 8 iron when you begin to feel more comfortable. Shorter irons are much easier to control, and putting backspin on the ball is something you should be able to do with a little practice.

2. The position of the ball is critical to being able to make it back-up. Instead of positioning the ball in the middle of your stance, much as you would with a driver, place the ball in the back of your stance when you hit your short irons. By doing so, you will be forced to hit down on the ball which will create the backspin. I’d offer a word of caution however. Make sure you hit the ball first, creating a divot AFTER the ball is struck, or you will not be able to control the shot.

3. Too often, golfers overlook the obvious when they attempt to hit a ball with backspin. As a general rule, the softer the golf ball, the easier it is to impart spin. So if backspin becomes an important element of your golf game, think about using a softer ball. Generally, golf balls rated 100 compression are the hardest and are used by golfers who are more interested in distance. If you are interested in both distance and the ability to impart maximum spin, you’ll most likely find 90 compression golf balls to your liking.

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