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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Ball Positioning Tips

2:12 pm May 31, 2009

In this mini report, we are going to cover a grab bag of assorted tips
to help your game advance. Let’s start off with ball positioning….
Where you place the golf ball in your stance should depend upon the
type of club you are using.

For example, when making a shot with your driver, you will usually
want to play the ball off of your left heel.

When using a fairway wood, move the ball over about 1 inch to the
right. When using long irons, the ball should be roughly in the same
position, or maybe a little bit behind.

Middle irons typically need the ball placed an inch or so towards the
left. And lastly, wedges & short irons should be played from the
center point of your stance.

A. The Ball

Beginner golfers should concentrate on the basics and learn to make
contact with the ball as cleanly possible. Once you are confidently
making contact each time you swing, you can start to experiment by
varying the positions of the ball.

This will inevitably change the flight path of the ball. However, this
is often necessary when you are playing a “non-traditional” hole.

Let’s look at an example: By moving the ball an inch or two to the
right for your short iron, you will come into the contact zone at a
steeper angle. The result is a lower shot, which is necessary when
playing the ball into fierce winds.

If you move the ball to the left side of your position, a higher shot
will result which may be required if you are trying to get over a tall
bush or tree.

Another way to get a higher shot is to tee the ball up a little higher
when preparing to drive. (Teeing the ball lower will, of course,
cause the ball to move closer to the ground.)

B. Practice Goes A Long Way

You’ve heard it before (and in a lot of MY other mini reports too):

Practice makes perfect! This is especially true with regards to ball
position. Whenever you are on the practice range, spend time
adjusting your tees & making shots to find out what happens when
you do so. Significant changes can result from the slightest
adjustment of the tee.

Regardless of your current skill level, you should take the time to
practice. You never know what type of shot you will face in a game.

Being prepared & well practiced can really help out in a sticky
situation & it’s the mark of a great player.

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Getting Through The Ball During Impact

7:23 pm May 25, 2009

Improving your golf swing can be frustrating unless you have the
right tips and techniques to help you adjust specific aspects of your
swing style, body rotation, grip, and stance.

There are dozens of small adjustments that you can make. But, one
of the most overlooked aspects of improving your golf swing is:

Taking notice of the position and movement of your hands &
forearms when impact occurs.

Have you ever considered what is happening with your hands,
wrists, and forearms? If you haven’t, listen to this, because it really is
one of most vital parts of a successful swing:

A. An Awesome Tip!
Do this. Pretend you are making real contact with the ball. Now take
your trailing wrist and “flip it,” just like casting a fishing line. This
flipping-wrist action is a fairly common problem among golfers. It is
also known as a “wrist break,” and your don’t want it.

However, the solution to ending this wrist break habit will improve
your swing immensely.

In order to correctly flip your hands through the ball when contact is
made….Pay attention to what your hands and wrists are doing. If
they aren’t working right, try correcting the problem….

Use a wristwatch.

You’ll be using it as a visual marker.

This will help you learn the correct way to move your hands.
As you approach impact with the ball, the leading arm should have
the face of your watch pointing straight towards the target line.

Now, rotate the face of the watch so that it is pointing straight at the
ground. When you have a club in your hands, this move will make
the trailing forearm and wrist flip over the top of your leading
forearm and wrist.

*An added bonus to this is that it will help you add distance to your
shots in addition to reducing your slice because the club face will
“close” smoothly.

This will also help your forearms to work in sync. (They should be
as close to one another as possible).

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