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Learn To Swing The Golf Club - Advice For The Beginning Golfer
I am 6' 7” tall and weigh 210 pounds, you are 5' 3” tall and weigh 130 pounds. Making both of our swings appear identical will destroy this game for one or both of us. That doesn't mean that you can reverse the position of your hands on the club or stand with your back to the ball either, but each of us must find a swing that fits who we are. Most tour pros have learned similar classic or traditional swings. Still there are some pros like John Daly and Jim Furyk who have success with unusual swings. What should you learn? Golf is a game about accuracy at great distance. Many beginning golfers try to swing too hard in the search for power and distance. Excessive swing force makes it difficult for the golfer to remain stable during the swing. The result is miss hits and very poor accuracy. You must have aggression, but you must also control it. Most teaching and playing pros talk about swinging at 80% of their potential. Beginning golfers frequently have problems making good contact with the ball. Shallow swings may swoop the ball of the turf leaving little or no mark on the course. These swings are very difficult to time properly and can very easily lead to thin or missed shots. Your golf clubs were designed to get the ball in the air for you. Swing down into the ball, take a small divot and allow the club to do the work. Never try to help the ball into the air. Only a ball sitting on a tee can be struck with an upward blow, every ball sitting on the ground must have some downward force applied during the swing. In general beginning golfers tend to stand with the ball too close to them and too far forward in their stance. A ball that is too close too you can not be hit from the inside, the way pros do. It can only be hit from the outside, causing a pull and a slice. A ball that is too far forward in your stance can not be hit with a descending blow. Other than a driver and perhaps a 3 wood, the ball should be behind the center point of your stance. To hit a ball in this position you must swing down rather than sweeping or scooping the ball off the ground. The correct ball position will allow you to swing down on the ball with the club coming from the inside. This swing path will allow you to hit the ball with a draw instead of that hated slice. The correct ball position for you is dependent on the swing style you have chosen and the club you are using to hit the ball. You will find the best placement with practice. Watch the shape and direction of your shots, this will tell you what corrections are required. The classic swing is a beautiful thing when demonstrated by a well trained individual. Many pros, books, articles, and swing aides exist that will help you learn this swing if you remain focused and committed to practicing. The classic swing is also complex and requires some time to master. Simplified swing mechanics have been developed and documented successfully by several teaching individuals. These alternate techniques also have books, videos and training aides. They also require commitment and practice. Given what I know now, I would start learning to play golf with a simplified swing. I assume you are not going to spend hours and dollars visiting your local pro. After making that decision you should choose the simplest swing mechanic you can find. Once you have made the choice which technique you wish to learn and whose training materials you want to use, commit yourself to that material only. Don't read several other people's books or articles. This will only confuse you and delay your progress. Any proven source and material will help you make progress as long as you remain focused and diligent. This is because you will stop trying to make a new golf swing for the world and just learn one that already works. Please see my blog for advice about books, videos, training aides, and clubs. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com |
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