Volumes of advice have been written on the art of the golf swing, and yet people still struggle. There are hundreds of small things that can go wrong with any swing and even the pros are plagued by issues that haunt them every time they go up to the tee. While there is no magic bullet for your swing, there are a few things that you can target to help you get better results, drive farther and correct common issues such as slicing.
Not every golfer will have the same problems, which is one of the main reasons that books and videos on swing correction may not be useful. They are usually quite general in nature and designed for those that are either just starting out, or only need small tweaks in common problem areas. While this is a great strategy, if you have found that after taking lessons, reading books and diligently trying that you are still having problems, the solution may be easier than you think.
The best way to tell what may be wrong with your swing is to get someone to video tape you. This will help you take a look at yourself, and is very useful to those that just can’t “feel” what is wrong. If you can get a pro to look it over, great. If not, here is one major flaw that you need to watch out for. If you have this flaw in your swing, you’ll not only be wasting the power of your swing, but you’ll also experience a loss of accuracy.
The problem is called “the sway.” It’s a common issue but one that is rarely addressed fully. Many golfers find that they unconsciously sway when they hit the ball, but they really don’t know how to stop it. If you have a powerful swing, this sway can be a big problem, thanks to the rules of force. As you sway in the swing, you’re throwing off your target, and as such, all of that built up force is going to put the ball in the wrong place.
Once you have a video of yourself, watch it carefully and see if you do indeed have “the sway.” It may be subtle, but there is a good chance that it will be present. All of us sway to some extent, but if the movement is pronounced, there is an easy way to fix it. You can practice at home, on the course, or on the range to get rid of this problem. Every time you address the ball, you need to draw some imaginary lines and a box around yourself. Keep your hips facing forward and do not pull in either direction on the up or down swing.
The next step is to square your shoulders, so that they mirror your hips. This will keep your upper body from swaying. Once you have both your hips and shoulders working together, you’ll be able to reduce “the sway,” and get back to playing golf the way you want to.
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Originally posted 2008-11-17 05:19:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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