Standard golf swings transfer weight from lead foot to back, then back to lead foot. There is a new type of swing being used on the tour these days. This new swing, called the "Stack-and-tilt" swing keeps most all weight on the lead foot. This causes less body motion. Although there is a lot less power, in theory, this should result in straighter shots.
One of the least discussed but most important elements of the full swing is balance. Not only is a balanced swing nice to look at, it's critical to good ball striking.
Good balance starts from the ground up. Your weight should be evenly distributed on the balls of your feet at address, your knees slightly flexed and upper body bent from the hips. That solid, athletic posture is the key to an "in-balance'' swing.
The kind of club you are using will determine where the ball will be relative to your feet. If you are hitting a driver, the ball should be halfway between your lead foot and the halfway point between your feet. Each shorter club should result in the ball being closer and closer to your back foot, with a sand wedge requiring the ball be positioned slightly behind the midpoint of your feet.
The key to a good downswing is coordinating your hands, shoulders, and hips. Your downswing should involve rotating those parts in that order. Remember, keep your head down and your left arm straight. Also, make sure your turn your wrists over each other to get the clubface back to square when contact is made.
Monday, September 15, 2008
How To Choose Golf Club For Your Game?
Choosing the right club for each golf shot is very important. No matter how well you hit the ball, using the wrong club won't get the result you want. You should remember that different golf equipment caters for different shot. Each club is designed for a particular situation and distance. Cleveland, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, Mizuno and Nike are all excellent golf club brands.
A regular golf set is 14 clubs, including woods 1, 3 and 5, irons 2 through 9, pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter. Driver is usually the first club out of the bag on the tee. Fairway wood usually improves a golfer's accuracy and allows golfer to loft the ball higher. Iron club is definitely riding on the edge of technology and getting less expensive. Putter is a club that has certainly gone high technology.
Tips:
1 Figure out how fast you hit the ball. Because the speed you hit the ball will tell you what type of shaft flex you need in a club. There are different degrees of shaft flex depending on whether you have a powerful swing.
2 Get to know how you hit each club. Usually, amateur golfers hit their woods and irons shorter distances than professional golfers. You can borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron or a wedge is the best club to start. Practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward. Learn your own strengths and limitations with your clubs, and stick to what you can actually do.
A regular golf set is 14 clubs, including woods 1, 3 and 5, irons 2 through 9, pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter. Driver is usually the first club out of the bag on the tee. Fairway wood usually improves a golfer's accuracy and allows golfer to loft the ball higher. Iron club is definitely riding on the edge of technology and getting less expensive. Putter is a club that has certainly gone high technology.
Tips:
1 Figure out how fast you hit the ball. Because the speed you hit the ball will tell you what type of shaft flex you need in a club. There are different degrees of shaft flex depending on whether you have a powerful swing.
2 Get to know how you hit each club. Usually, amateur golfers hit their woods and irons shorter distances than professional golfers. You can borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron or a wedge is the best club to start. Practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward. Learn your own strengths and limitations with your clubs, and stick to what you can actually do.
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