The golf
swing is probably one of the most
difficult and complex athletic moves that there is.
This is because there are so many
muscles and parts of the body
at work. Think
about a complex machine
that does a certain task. The
more
moving parts there are on the machine the more likely it’s
going to break down
and need minor and major adjustments done to it.
The same
applies to your golf swing. There
are so many movements and factors
involved in your golf swing; something is bound to go wrong. Just like the person who
fixes the machine
has to figure out what part of the machine needs fixed, if you want to
improve
your golf swing, you’re going to have to know what went
wrong.
Get back
to the basics
When you
first started learning how to
golf, you probably were very careful and thought about each and every
step of
what you had to do when you would swing your golf club.
You had to do this because it
wasn’t second
nature to you, it was new. As
time went
on, you probably got more lax in concentrating on every individual part
of the
movement.
Also, if
when you were new you built bad
habits into your golf swing, they are now ingrained into your muscle
memory. If you want
to improve your
golf swing, you have to start breaking down every component of a golf
swing and
actually concentrate on what you are doing as you do it. Hopefully you will be able
to recognize what
you are doing wrong.
The naked
eye isn’t very good for catching
every nuance of a complex movement.
This is why it is so critical for any
golfer who is serious about
wanting to improve to video record their golf swing.
By watching yourself and being able to
slow the video down you
should be able to spot your weaknesses and be able to drastically
improve your
golf swing.
Work on
your pre-swing mechanics
If you
actually concentrate on your
pre-swing mechanics you may also be able to drastically improve your
golf
swing. Make sure
your head position is
good. Make sure
your body is squared up
properly. Make sure
the ball is placed
in the proper location. You
have to be
sure your weight is distributed where it is supposed to be. You also have to have the
correct stance. Check
to make sure your grip is good. Make
sure your wrists are positioned
properly throughout the swing. Some
golfers have a real problem with ensuring they get a full range of
motion
throughout their golf swing.
By making
sure that you are concentrating
on all aspects of the pre-swing and the actual swing, you should be
able to
improve your golf swing. This will
result in better rounds of golf. Of
course, better rounds of golf mean a greater enjoyment of the game
while you’re
on the course.
