So how can you put this all together for a correct, effective golf swing? Here are some things you should remember:
When you approach the ball, let your club be your guide for how far back you need to stand. Lay the club head down next to the ball facing it squarely. Drop it into your [...]
Does your body feel as if it’s been moved sideways during your swing and especially in the follow-through? While your dominant leg does twist in order to help you keep your balance, your body should feel as if it’s moved in a circular motion and not been thrown off balance.
Think seriously about where you wind [...]
Believe it or not, the arms should not rotate or roll during the golf swing. After the follow-through there may be a slight shoulder roll due to the momentum of the swing, but if the arms are rolling during the swing itself this means there is probably not enough extension during the stance and the [...]
The plane of your swing is directly tied in with your coil and uncoil and the plane has quite a bit to do with how well you swing. Too upright and you’ll correct on the forward swing, and too tight and you’ll drag the club across your body and hit the ball off center.
The dominant [...]
The way the body winds and unwinds is called coil. The body must move in a synchronized motion so that the arms and club are moving in harmony and not against each other. This might seem elementary but it’s surprising how often the body, arms, and club start to fight one another during the winding [...]
A good release is the opposite of a block. The club is not dragged through the impact so the clubface is not significantly open or closed. Without manipulations and with a neutral grip, the hands, arms, and body stay relaxed and without tension the swing is then smooth. The tempo and the rhythm of the [...]
