How to Train to Hit Golf Balls Far
In golf, it's true that the harder you hit the ball, the further it goes. However, the power you generate with your backswing is what allows you to hit the ball a long way. Consistency is essential in order to generate more power in your swing. The backswing requires the use of many muscles. Once you exercise and condition these muscles, you can have a powerful, consistent swing that will send every ball you hit a long way.
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Instructions
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Choice of Equipment
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Find the right driver length for your height and build. Longer drivers help increase the distance the ball goes from the tee. The average driver length of a PGA Tour player is 44 1/2 inches, according to PGA.com Tour consultant Tom Wilson--though many drivers sold at pro shops are longer. However, the longer the driver the harder it is to be consistent when hitting the ball. However, with practice you can get it right and hit the ball correctly each time.
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Balance your swing speed with your driver loft angle. If you have a swing speed between 80 and 85 mph, your driver head should be at around a 12- to 13-degree loft angle for you to optimize the force that sends your ball off the tee. Find the right balance.
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Balance your swing style with the weight of your club. The idea is that lighter the club, the easier it is to swing it. If you have a slow swing speed and rhythm when playing, use a golf club with a relatively lighter shaft to get more distance.
Exercising your Body
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Use an exercise ball to find your balance point. Sit on the ball and with dumbbells do 10 curls with each arm. You can do 10 with one arm and then 10 with the other or alternate between arms. Gradually increase the sets. Always wait at least 30 seconds between each set.
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Balance yourself while lying down on the ball. The ball will automatically align to your middle. Lift your arms and legs so that only your midriff is resting on the ball. Stay that way for around five seconds, then lower your arms and legs. Repeat this 10 times, take a 30-second break and do another set. Gradually increase the sets.
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Lie on the floor on your back with your feet elevated on the ball. Place your arms at your sides and lift your buttocks off the ground. Do this until your body is aligned with your legs. Lower yourself slightly and repeat 10 times. Gradually increase the sets.
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Practice your swing with a weighted club to help build strength in your arms, wrists and shoulders. Once you are comfortable swinging a weighted club, a regular golf club will be much easier to swing. Go to a golf range and practice your stance. This is very important, as it provides the power your swing needs.
Once your swing generates shots that send the ball far, repeatedly practice the same positioning of your arms, hips and legs. After a while, you will see that your body naturally aligns itself into the stance and you will find more power in your drive.
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Tips & Warnings
Remain consistent with your exercising.
Picture yourself driving the ball a great distance. A number of golfers feel that this helps, even if it is just a psychological thing.
Relax before a round. The tenser your muscles are, the worse you will perform.
References
- Photo Credit backswing image by Denise Kappa from Fotolia.com
