Golf Swing Problems & Accepting Limitations

9:45 am May 28, 2009

Regardless of how many books you read, and how much time you
spend studying, problems will always arise on the golf course.
Interestingly enough, that is part of the reason why golf has become
so popular worldwide…

A. Everything Comes Back To The Swing

Nothing is more gratifying to veteran golfers than having a sound
swing. And, once it’s learned, it’s not hard to keep the swing intact,
even through adjustments and corrections. But occasionally, a
player’s swing can become unpredictable at the drop of a dime.
You’ll hear even some of the best Pros say that their swing “has a
mind of its own.” (But the real question is: Is it their swing or is it
THEM?)

Understanding your swing, which admittedly takes a lot of time and
effort to master, will help you overcome most problems by either
preventing them or easily correcting the issues.

In the beginning, you prevent problems by using basic fundamentals
to develop a sound, consistent swing. And, you can correct
problems by reviewing the fundamentals & adjusting the specific
parts of your swing that may relate to the problems. This is where
Pro instruction comes in handy.

Some veteran players “in a rut” try to force their swing back into
shape. But, forcing conformity into a swing may lead to the
opposite outcome. When chronic problems reoccur and can’t be
resolved in practice, expert players accept their limitations and know
when to call for instruction.

It can be frustrating to admit you need help. But, it’s not as
inefficient as continuing to practice incorrectly.

Yes, even professional players seek help from other professionals
when they need to. The reason is that it is far easier for a 2nd party
to see a flaw in your swing than you can. (By the way, always
select professional instructors who have the track record to back up
any advice that they are giving out.)

B. Accepting Limitations

Although understanding golf swing issues makes it possible to
prevent or correct problems, two factors may make it difficult to
move beyond a certain point:

1. Many golfers are unable to determine what constitutes a specific
problem to begin with (I have friends who had swing problems for
years before they realized it).

2. Very few golfers have an understanding of what the underlying
causes are of the problems themselves.

Between the obvious & underlying swing problems, the latter are the
more troublesome of the two.

Topping the ball, for example, may obviously be caused by the
weight of the player shifting to the right rather than the left through
impact. But the underlying cause may really be their fast backswing
which is preventing them from shifting their weight correctly.

Such factors are rarely, if ever, are corrected without a trainer’s
input. This is because the causes can be hard to discern with
someone else’s help.

C. 100 Different Solutions

So many things like timing, rhythm, movements, relative positions,
practice, dedication, attitude, experience, and mental & physical
abilities can influence a swing.

So much so that you can’t expect the cause of a problem to be the
same from one golfer to another. Nor can a seemingly identical
problem always be corrected with the same simple solution.

Every factor involved affects each player’s swing differently. And
there may be several reasons for continual poor outcomes. It can be
difficult to understand the problems themselves, let alone correct
something you are doing fundamentally wrong.

D. Final Tips

Remember this about your swing:

It’s always best to prevent a problem before it starts. The basics help
here. A lot.

If you are having problems, simply go back to the basics and follow
a step-by-step procedure to rebuild your swing. In-depth analysis
often isn’t really needed. Review the basics to gradually fix all major
problems that arise. Learn to love them.

Furthermore, learning what is truly “good form” will help eliminate
issues that never needed fixing in the first place.

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