Getting Backspin On The Ball

10:51 pm June 2, 2009

Learning how to put a good amount of backspin on a shot is one of
the most sought after golf skills out there.

But, there are a few things that you should know:

1.Creating a super backspin can be extremely tough to do & it can be
difficult to control.

2.And, there really aren’t many scenarios on the course where a
backspin is actually needed for new golfer.

Regardless, veteran golf players know how to use backspin the right
way. But, it takes practice to get right….
A. The Perfect Backspin.

The amount of backspin needed really depends on what type of shot you are trying & where your ball lands relative to the hole. It could
be said that the perfect backspin amount modifies the approach shot
just enough so that the ball bounces one time & then immediately
stops on the green when it lands a second….

….Imagine a stop sign on the green. Pros can (with at least some
regularity) make their balls backspin just enough to stop them dead
still on the green….As you see, it’s quite a skill!

B. The Conditions

The following conditions are good have in place if you are
attempting to use backspin on your shot…

1. Attempt to apply backspin only from the fairway.

2. No moisture should exist on the ground, ball, or club face.

3. Greens in mint condition, trimmed short & very close to the
ground are favored to increase your odds of success.

C. Creating Backspin

To create backspin, hit the ball so that it actually becomes “pinched”
between the force of your club & the fairway. Swing downward
towards the ball with a fair amount of velocity in your swing speed.

And, of course, strive for a nice clean hit made perfectly with the
bottom portion of the ball. Let it just pop…and SPIIINNNN!

As you can guess, combining these small movements into one shot

can be quite difficult at first. Practice is all you need. And, lots of
it…

Last Minute Tip: It also helps to use a fairly new club that is clean
& has plenty of grip on its face. And try to use the newer “soft
cover” golf balls for “backspin optimization” (is that even a term?).

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