How Can I Correct My Golf Swing?
A bad golf swing often starts with poor fundamentals. Many golf professionals say your swing is doomed if your fundamentals are flawed, because you will make unnecessary adjustments during the swing to compensate. You can begin getting things back in order by checking on a few critical areas. Use fundamental improvements such as the proper grip, posture and alignment to correct your golf swing.
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Examine your golf grip. One of the most common faults in golf is a bad grip, according to "The Complete Encyclopedia of Golf Techniques." According to the book, the ball will not travel absolutely straight if your grip is wrong. The swing begins with the grip, whose function is to return the club face square to the ball. A poor grip could result in the ball traveling right or left of the target. With the correct grip you should see one-and-a-half knuckles on your left hand, while the point of the "V" between your right thumb and right forefinger is directed at your chin. Keep a club in the house and practice the correct grip as you relax or watch TV.
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Check your posture. According to golfing great Ernie Els, very few amateur golfers have good posture while in their golfing stance. Poor posture can lead to a poor swing and ruin your shots. Practice your posture at home in front of a full-length mirror. Stand straight up with your arms hanging down by our side and your heels spread roughly shoulder width. Pick up the driver and extend it straight out. Then slowly lower it to the ground. That should put you in the proper position. Look into the full-length mirror and observe how balanced and comfortable you feel. Continue practicing this.
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Check your alignment. According to noted golf instructor David Leadbetter, some golfers simply aim incorrectly and then ruin the shot when they attempt to adjust during the swing. Practice the proper alignment at home with your back against a wall. Take a golf club in your hands with the proper grip. Take your golf stance with your back to the wall. Imagine that you are along a railroad track. The tips of your toes, your knees and shoulders should be squarely aligned with the imaginary first rail of the track. The ball should be on that imaginary second rail, and immediately down the rail should be your imaginary target. All of your body should be parallel to the target and not twisted left or right. Practice your alignment while observing yourself in a full-length mirror.
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