Your legs may not be swinging but that doesn’t mean that they don’t play a huge role in how hard you hit, how accurate you are, or how far the ball goes. Your legs play a very large role in your swing, and it is all too easy to go wrong if you aren’t placing them properly. Let’s look at a few tips on how to avoid this.

Hips –

Your hips play a role in determining where the ball will fall when it lands as well as how hard you hit the shot. If you are twisting your hips one way or the other, your aim gets thrown off and you lose that power that will help you drive longer. Practice keeping your hips square in front of the ball and if you feel that they are being pulled one way or another during your swing, take the time to correct it. You should notice an immediate improvement. Try practicing this at home until you can reliably keep your hips square with every swing.

Knees –

Your knees also control some very important aspects of your swing and the resulting shot. If they are locked, you won’t be able to utilize the pull power of your legs to get a stronger swing. If they are too loose, the same problem occurs. You’ll need to find that “sweet spot” where your knees have just the right amount of flex to them. Think about sitting down but stop after just a few inches. Your knees should just have a slight bend to them. Keep practicing until you can easily find just the right amount of flex when you are ready to swing.

Feet –

Your feet actually do play a role in how well you swing. If they are too far apart, you’re missing out on that perfect zone. If they are too close, you’re hampering your efforts. If they are pointing out, you may even find that your swing is pulled in that direction. Practice keeping your feet square, and planted but a little loose. You may need the quick help of a pro to get the position just right so that you can practice later at home.

Putting it all Together –

As you can see, there is more to just your legs than the sum of all of its parts. You need to focus on each little spot, improving that and working to find the right feel. Once you get your knees, your hips and your feet operating in unison, you should notice a dramatic difference not only in the quality of your swing, but also how far you are able to hit and how accurate your shots become. It’s well worth the effort to find that sweet spot and keep practicing.

With a little tenacity, you can develop that feel on your own and be able to get right into position each time you address the ball. Keep trying – you can get there!

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Originally posted 2008-09-17 05:52:13. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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