Improve Your Swing
Learning the Correct Swing
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 hands lightly at a 45 degree angle and then adjust the distance between you and the ball according to your club length. Do not walk ... Read More »
Around vs. Sideways
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 up after your swing. Your entire body should move in a position that is around and not to one side or another. If you wind ... Read More »
Arm Roll
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 swing.
Arm rolls cause the wrists to cock too soon; they should do this only at the very end of the follow-through.
One problem with an arm ... Read More »
Swing Plane
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 arm should be level with the opposite arm and elbow on the plane. Pulling one arm up or letting it drop is a common mistake; ... Read More »
Coil and Uncoil
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 movement of the backswing and follow-through.
The arms need to swing in a plane so that there is a clear path where the club can move ... Read More »
The Release
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 swing allow the clubface to be at the correct angle.
With a proper release, the clubface is square at impact so there is no need to ... Read More »