Establishing Your Perfect Golf Swing
By Richard Myers
Many experts would agree that most golfers take their swing too seriously.
Learn the basics, practice a lot and stay out of your own way!
Here are the basic steps for a full and perfect golf swing:
1. Grip the club with your left hand so that your thumb lies along the shaft.
The line between your thumb and index finger should point toward your right eye.
Wrap your right hand over your left so that your left thumb fits into the cup of
the right palm. If you are left-handed, reverse these instructions.
2. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart with your right foot
pointing straight ahead and your left foot slightly to the left. Bend at your
hips, keeping your back straight and your knees flexed. Distribute your weight
evenly from front to back and left to right.
3. For the backswing, shift your weight to your right foot. At the same time,
tilt your shoulders vertically so that your left shoulder points down, and right
shoulder points up. The left end of the club will be pointing approximately at
or behind the ball. As youre shifting your weight to your right foot, release to
the instep of your left foot so you can get behind the ball. Ensure that your
right foot, right hip and head are in a vertical line. Begin your backswing with
your hands, followed immediately by your arms and shoulders. Dont hurry. This
wont create a faster downswing. Keep your pace steady throughout your backswing.
If you arent happy with your golf swing, this is one of the first corrections to
try. Slow down your backswing.
4. For the downswing and impact, start with your hips. Shift your weight to
your left foot by leading with your hips in a slight lateral motion. Point the
club end in your right elbow down at your right foot. At the same time, shift to
the instep of your right foot so that most of your weight is on your left foot.
Release your hips by rotating them through, so that your hips, belly button, and
shoulders are facing the target. Your right toe is just balancing you, not
supporting any weight. Hold the finish position. Look down the target line, not
down at the ground.
Many golf professionals say that eighty percent of the perfect golf swing is
the body pivot. This involves three main components:
+ the turning of the body
back, down and through
+ the correct weight shift
throughout the swing
+ balance
Any loss of balance throughout the golf swing means that there is a pivot and
weight shift problem. That will be reflected in the direction, loft and speed of
the ball. Review these steps until you are comfortable and then keep practicing.
The perfect golf swing is within your reach!
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About the Author
Richard Myers provides the avid golfer with video instruction to improve his or her golf swing. If the perfect golf swing and golf grip elude you, you need the proper golf swing trainer.
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