The Quest

12:04 pm May 30, 2009

Everyone who starts playing golf eventually realizes that the swing
is “where it’s at.” Those who have refined their skills in swinging are
the ones who often end up with the lowest scores. It’s not rocket
science.

In order to make every swing count, you need to bring together
various elements of skill & concentration. When combined, a
graceful swing drives the ball with the perfect amount of loft &
distance it needs to reach the target.

It should be one big fluid motion. And, you should almost feel the
ball, club, & body become one.

A. Touch Of Grace

Once you have initiated your swing & the club starts its descent
toward the ball, it should be done as gracefully as possible.

Beginner golfers often whip the golf club as hard as they can during
the beginning of their downswing. This will sometimes result in
improper weight shifting & misaligned contact with the ball. And,
as a result, balance & power are lost.

Remember, great shots are made with precision & grace, not by raw
force.

B. Just The Right Balance

Balance is essential in all sports, particularly in golf. To perform
effectively, athletes need to have good balance, especially during
crucial moments of game.

In golf, balance plays an important role during every swing you take.
It affects the accuracy & power of every shot.

When a player has not centered their balance & shifts their weight
from foot to foot, their tempo can get affected. The clubhead just
won’t hit the ball with the desired angle needed to make a great shot.

(The next time you play, take a look around. You’ll notice some
players who seem to almost fall over after their swing. This is case
in point of lack of balance control.)

The key to stopping weight shift (and losing your balance), is to
rotate your body around a single axis point. In other words, your golf
swing should not be lateral, it should be more rotational.

Keeping this in mind will help you maintain control of your body &
balance. In turn, this will help you hit the ball with precise accuracy
& just the right amount of power.

1. The Driving Range

When you practice at the driving range, it’s a heck of a lot of fun
trying to hit the ball as far as you can. In my opinion, I like driving
balls on the range a lot more than I like playing the game itself (but
don’t tell anyone!).

However, you can improve other skills besides driving for distance
when you are on the range. One skill that can be improved is your
balance.

Instead of a forceful, choppy feeling, you want your swing to be
even & fluid-like. Developing good balance will help you do just
that. And, the driving range is the perfect “no pressure” zone to do
so.

2. What To Do

You can improve your balance by taking practice swings & hitting
shots with your feet placed squarely together. It will probably feel
awkward at first, but you will discover that much can be learned by
swinging the club with your feet together.

Having a condensed base like this will also help you develop a better
sense for the weight & power of your clubhead.

C. What To Fix First

Getting a great golf swing takes a combined effort of many variables
including tempo, control, grace, & balance. If you are a beginner
golfer or need major improvements, don’t try to fix everything at
once.

Working on your swing takes patience & focus. Focus on one
element at a time!

The best way to move up the ladder of golf skills is to take one
element of your swing & concentrate on it until it is top-notch. Then
move on to other areas of improvement that need touching up.

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