The Forgotten Key To Great Golf
by Fraser Neilson
Golf experts
do agree on something. It’s not possible to play a good stroke if
your balance isn’t maintained throughout the swing. Keeping your
balance sounds pretty simple. But it’s nigh impossible when you
have a death grip on the club, your arms and shoulders are stiff and
you’re trying to hit the ball with every ounce of strength can
muster.
Beginners are
often warned to not try to hit the ball so hard. A little energy
well directed and smoothly applied will drive the ball father than a
monstrous effort that ends up not connecting the ball at the center
of the club. If you’re balanced, you have more freedom when hitting
the ball.
You want to
keep your head in one spot, your eyes on the ball clearly. Actually
the steadier you keep your head in one spot, the better you see the
ball. This is all part of creating your foundation of balance.
Anything that tips you off balance makes it impossible to see the
ball clearly. You must keep your head still and not move it from
the spot in which you start.
You can’t
have your body rigid and your muscles tensed if you’re wanting to
maintain your balance. Unless you relax your muscles, your head is
going to move.
Practice in
front of a mirror and you will see that your muscles really do need
to be relaxed in order for you to keep your head still during a
swing. No two people have the same frame or physique. So you have
to work out some things for yourself. But always start with the
foundation of keeping your head in one position. If your head is
still, you can see the ball clearly and you will turn your hands at
the right instant.
Just by
keeping your head perfectly still you’ll correct a lot of faults.
You can’t grip your club incorrectly without at some point
disturbing your balance and moving your head.
And you can’t
keep your balance unless you follow through correctly.
If your mind
is concentrated on keeping your balance and keeping your head still,
you won’t overswing or jerk your club away. You won’t put forth too
much effort forth at any one point. You won’t be stiff and you’ll
have a smooth, even rhythm to your swing and a nice finish.
Balance
really is the cure-all for many faults of golf. It takes time before
you see improvement, so be patient. Think about keeping your head
still and maintaining your balance at all times and you will have a
foundation for an excellent golf game.
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Fraser Neilson
is webmaster at
www.agolfweb.com and a true
golf fanatic. You can find some great golf
resources, special offers and ideas to help improve your game over at
www.agolfweb.com/resources.html.
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