Your posture and
balance have a direct bearing on your making solid contact with the golf
ball. You need to begin your swing in the correct posture, so that you
can maintain the appropriate angles you have created in your stance throughout
your swing. If you stand bent down too low, then you will be inclined
to raise your body up straight during the swing, which will cause you
to hit the top of the ball. If you stand too straight, then you will swing
the club flat, and also hit the top of the golf ball.
You need to establish
good balance on your feet, in order to make a full powerful swing that
returns the center of the clubface to the center of the ball. If your
balance is too much toward your toes, then the coil of your backswing
will be restricted, which will cause a short, quick swing that will not
harness the power available.
Standing too far away from the ball.
Your weight should be balance on your feet both left to right and
front to back.
Your arms should hang down, not out.
For best results in improving your golf game, consult your local PGA
Pro. He or she can help you identify specific areas for improvement
and prescribe the practice techniques that are right for you.
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1.
Begin
your stance by standing perfectly straight, feet together and
your club up in the air as recommended in the Grip tutorial.
2.
The
proper stance is a collection of proper angles created throughout
your body. The first angle that you need to make is in your
hips. Bend forward slightly at your hips, and allow your hands
to hang down, not out.
3.
Next,
bend your knees slightly. Be sure that you maintain balance
in your feet so that half your weight is on your heels and the
other half is in the balls of your feet.
4.
Remain
in this posture and move forward or backward until the clubface
is positioned directly behind the golf ball. The golf ball should
be at the center of the clubface without changing your stance.
5.
Next,
place your feet about shoulder width apart.
6.
With
short irons, the golf ball should be positioned in line with
the middle of your feet.
7.
With
long irons and a 5-wood, move so that the golf ball is positioned
just in front of the center of your feet.
8.
With
drivers or a 3-wood, move so that the golf ball is positioned
just inside of your front foot.
9.
If
you are an advanced golfer, you may tweak your initial stance
so that you tilt a little behind the ball. Maintain your balance
between your front and back feet, and bend your spine from center
just a nudge towards your back foot. This will help you make
a better shoulder turn and allow the coil to tighten easily
in your backswing. You will also be able to keep your head behind
the ball through impact.
RECOMMENDED
PRACTICE:
1.
It
is a good idea to use different clubs to practice.
2.
Practice
your stance 5-10 minutes a few times a week for a month in front
of a mirror.
3.
After doing this for a month, check your stance every month
in front of the mirror.
Standing too far away from the ball.
Your weight should be balance on your feet both left to right and
front to back.
