If you're having trouble with your game, the first place to look for answers is in your swing. Most players struggle to perfect their swings throughout their entire lives and some may never get to the point of having the "perfect swing." You don't need to be perfect, but there are a few things that you can watch out for and correct to see a dramatic improvement in your game.

We highly recommend going to a course that offers a video swing utility, but if you can't do that, here are some tips to help you diagnose your own swing problems and find the right solutions.

Swinging Too Fast -

This results in a very sloppy swing and you won't be able to control your aim very well. It's easy to fall into this trap, especially if you watch a lot of golf. While a swing may appear to be fast on a pro, it's actually a bit slower than it looks. If you are finding that your aim is absolutely unreliable, you may be simply swinging too fast. Here's how to break that habit:

Start by imagining that your club is the hands of a clock, with the ground being your starting point. Raise up the club a few degrees and hold it there before moving to the next position. Break down your movements very deliberately. Don't worry, it's going to look a little funny at first and it may feel a bit weird, but you're getting there. Bring up the club slowly and then bring it back down using the same technique.

Now, once you've done that a few times, smooth out the stopping points until you have one smooth arc on the way up and the way down. Keep trying it until it feels natural. Remember, slow it down and you'll have better accuracy. If you feel yourself speeding up your swing, return to your first exercise to break it down again.

Twisting Your Hips -

If your shot pulls a bit, chances are your hips are getting in the way. It is tough to avoid this since it is a pretty natural movement to pull your hips up with your arms. Here's how to break that habit:

Imagine that you are standing in a turnstile that is very tight, so you cannot move from side to side. Plant both feet and start swinging your arms around first in one direction, then the other. Yes, you're going to look a bit like a windmill, but this is what you want. You want to train your top half to operate independently from the bottom half. Isolate those muscles in your upper torso on your upswing, and then bring everything together on the down swing. You won't be pulling your shot, but you'll have the full power of your hips on that down swing. Keep trying until you feel that magical "click" of everything falling into place.

These are just two easy ways to get your swing back on track and start improving your game.

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Originally posted 2008-07-10 05:19:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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