March 4th, 2010 Archive
March 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: Claus Rebler The ball position that is correct for you may not be correct for me. The guideline is that the ball should be played in line with your lead armpit which approximates the lowest part of your swing arc. This creates perfect clubface position at impact.
Check Your Low Point: take a few swings with your 5 iron without a ball. Wherever your divots begin is the low point of your swing.
For amateurs, with mid and short irons, try playing the ball further back in your stance (1-3 inches behind the lead armpit). This will assure that your club will hit the ball first prior to contacting the ground. Keep hands ahead of the ball at address. With practice, you can determine the correct ball position for your swing.
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March 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: USACE Europe District Without a club, stand straight up and flex your knees as if you were preparing to sit down. Bend slightly at the waist but keep your back straight and your head up. Lowering your head causes your body to move forward.
Once comfortable, let your arms hang down naturally and bring your hands together. They should be 6-8 inches in front of your thighs. Repeat this process with a club.
A common problem with amateurs is that they reach for the ball. Reaching seems to convey a feeling of power but it actually decreases your ability to generate clubhead speed (power). Remember, once in the proper set-up, the sole of your club should be resting flat on the ground. This is a sign that your clubs are fitted properly.
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March 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer One of the biggest faults of amateur golfers is when they stretch their arms during the address position. Their arms are held away from their body in an effort to reach for the ball. Holding the arms away from the body tends to make the golfer chop at the ball thus creating an outside-in swing path, a slice. Some players feel that reaching for the ball makes their swing more powerful, the opposite is true. Reaching creates a loss of power.
After taking your stance, set your arms last. Allow the arms to hang loosely from the shoulders with the right elbow bending naturally. If your arms are positioned correctly, there should be a six to eight inch gap between your hands and thighs.
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March 4th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: pdbreen Good posture is one of the most important elements of the golf swing. Swinging correctly is the result of good posture. The body should flex at two main points: the hips and the knees.
Many players make the mistake of bending at the waist rather than the hips, doing so will restrict a good body-turn going back. If your hips are bent too far it forces your shoulders to turn unnaturally which will lead to a steep swing and a slice. A good way to check if your bent over too far is if the toe of the club is off the ground at address.
Knee flex should be enough to feel your body weight on the balls of your feet.
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