How to Use Golf Nets for Beginners
Golf nets are a great way for beginners to get started in the game of golf.
As a new golfer, you'll find that a golf net will build confidence and promote a consistent swing. By using a golf net, you will be able to focus on making good contact with the ball without feeling as if you're holding up the group. After hard work and a lot of practice, you'll be ready to hit the course with friends and family.
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Instructions
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Choose a proper golf net. Make sure it has netting or barriers along the sides, as you will likely hit a few shots sideways off the club toe or hosel (the part of the club where the shaft meets the clubhead) when you're getting started. After procuring your net, find a dedicated place to set it up, which will allow you go hit whenever the mood strikes.
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Place the golf ball 3 or 4 feet from the net mouth. Position yourself with the ball in front of you and lined up between your feet. Get in an athletic stance with your knees bent and your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Grip the club by placing your left hand (right hand for left-handed golfers) around the top of the club. Then, place your right hand below the left, while interlocking the little finger on your right hand between the index and middle fingers of your left hand. When gripped correctly, the palm of your right hand will sit on top of your left thumb, with both thumbs pointing down the shaft of the golf club.
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Start your swing by rotating your shoulders. Avoid excessive movement in your lower body and keep your head still. At the top of your back swing, your shoulders should be near perpendicular to your torso.
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Proceed with the downswing. Turn your hips as your hands move through the swing zone, as though the club is connected to your stomach. Drive the ball with the clubhead and rotate your shoulders through so that they are perpendicular to your torso to finish the swing.
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Repeat steps 2 through 5. Though you won't see the ball flying through the air past your net, you will begin to understand when you've made a good shot. To start, the ball should hit somewhere near the center of the net. A poor shot will vibrate through your hands, while a good shot will spring easily from the clubface. As a general rule, the ball should hit higher on the net with a higher lofted club; an 8 iron should hit higher on the net than a 5 iron or hybrid. Your net should hold several golf balls, so feel free to hit a series of shots before retrieving.
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Tips & Warnings
Long irons are hard to hit, so start with a higher lofted club like a 7 or 8 iron. To spare your lawn from divots, purchase a golf mat along with your net.
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