| Learning the golf swing basics is extremely important, | | | | 2. Posture- You want to bend at the waist and have |
| as it will help us... | | | | an almost straight back, with your chin held up more |
| - Hit the ball properly on-line and with good distance, | | | | than you may think. This promotes a good shoulder |
| and | | | | turn around your spine. This is where your power will |
| - Be able to diagnose problems with our own swings | | | | come from, so you don't want to neglect posture! |
| by having a fundamental base to refer to. | | | | 3. Grip- Gripping the club with a neutral golf grip will |
| So keep these "big 3" golf swing basics in mind and | | | | promote a powerful shot that is on-line. A strong grip |
| you'll be on your way to effortless distance and | | | | will cause a hook, whereas a weak grip will cause a |
| accuracy. | | | | slice. Learning the proper grip is therefore crucial, |
| | | | right? You can adjust your grip and correct a hook or |
| 1. Alignment- You need to make sure everything is | | | | slice in seconds. Or you can hit the hook or slice on |
| aligned properly in order to hit the ball straight. If the | | | | purpose. |
| feet are not in-line, and the shoulders are not in-line, | | | | Keeping these 3 golf swing basics in mind at all times |
| then it is a very good possibility your golf shot will | | | | will help you hit it straight, solid and far. Perhaps more |
| not be on target. Having good alignment allows for | | | | importantly, you will now have a way to diagnose |
| more better accuracy, solid ball-striking and effortless | | | | your problems if your shots are going wayward. |
| distance. | | | | |