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Perfecting A Backswing Quickly & Easily

11:47 am May 28, 2009

In order to get more extension & turn in your backswing, there are a
few simple things that you can do to help. One mistake that many
players make is that they use a grip that is too loose, especially the
left hand grip (for right-handed players).

A loose your grip will help you extend your clubhead behind your
body.

But, the problem with this is that you must remember to re-tighten
your left hand when following through. If you don’t, the alignment
of your clubhead might get thrown off. The result can affect the
accuracy of your shot.

It is best to always maintain a firm, yet light grip on the club.

Varying your grip pressure during a swing should therefore be
avoided.

One of the best ways to increase the arc of your backswing is to keep
turning your left shoulder until it has reached a point somewhere
over your right foot.

This way you will always create a “full turn.”

This full turn should create the fastest speed that you can possibly
generate while still maintaining a good amount of balance & grace in
your swing.

A. The Top Of Your Swing

At the top of your backswing, look at the position of your club shaft
to see if you are on the proper plane & if you really have a full
backswing.

The club should be perfectly parallel to your target line & the
clubhead should literally be pointing right towards your target.
An easy way to correct your swing is to have a partner watch your
moves. Better yet, have him videotape your swing so that you can
determine the real changes that are needed.

Remember, you want your club to point directly towards the target
& your swing to be on the correct plane.

If you are a right-handed golfer, then check to see if the club is
pointing to the left of your target. If so, then the club is considered to
be “layed off” which will often result in a slice.

When the club is pointing to the right of your target, then you have
“crossed over” which may result in a hook.

With a little work & practice, you can fine tune your backswing so
that the clubhead will always be pointing directly towards your
target.

Adjustments like this, my friend, will help you get well on your way
to a lower score.

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Golf Swing Problems & Accepting Limitations

9:45 am

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.