| There are tons of golf swing teaching aids out there, | | | | uses a suede pad. You stick the pad to your club and |
| which can help you get your swing into shape. Before | | | | it leaves an impression wherever you hit the ball. The |
| you go on a spending spree, think about what aspect | | | | Caddy Patch is nice because you can use it over and |
| of your swing needs improvement. Understanding | | | | over again. When you're dealing with impact labels, |
| your personal golfing strengths and weaknesses is an | | | | you end up having to throw away lots of sheets of |
| important first step to getting the teaching aids you | | | | sticky paper. |
| need. | | | | The Teaching Board |
| Do an Internet search and you'll see how much stuff | | | | The Self Teaching Board Golf Training Aid is a |
| there is out there. Here are a few ideas of the sorts | | | | versatile golf teaching tool. It is a long board that you |
| of teaching aids you can buy, and what they can do | | | | place in front of you when you practice. It's great for |
| for you. | | | | beginners who are still learning how to swing. |
| Speed Radar | | | | The Board has two sides. One side shows you how |
| Speed radars use a Doppler radar to measure the | | | | to set up the right address. It's color coded, and it |
| speed of your ball. These small, inexpensive devices | | | | shows where your swing plane should be. The other |
| sit on the ground in front of you as you swing. | | | | side shows you where to put the ball and where to |
| Speed radars are such a useful training aid, they are | | | | have your feet when you swing. |
| used at many golf schools across the country. | | | | Each side has many different features, such as |
| With a reliable way to check you speed, you can | | | | indicators for where to start your backswing for |
| improve the speed of your swings and set higher | | | | each club. It helps you get in the habit of getting a |
| goals for yourself. You can also use a speed radar to | | | | good, consistent address each time. |
| see how consistent your shots are. Swing speed | | | | A Golf Teaching Aid You Don't Have To Buy |
| consistency is a really important part of your game. | | | | Here's a teaching aid that you probably already have |
| Probably the most popular model is the Swing Speed | | | | in your house: A full-sized mirror. Practicing in front of |
| Radar with Tempo Timer, endorsed by Jim McLean. | | | | a mirror is a great way to check out your stance and |
| They are made by Sports Sensors Inc., and retail for | | | | your swing. |
| around $100. | | | | Another great teaching device you may already have |
| Impact Labels | | | | is a video camera. Record yourself practicing, and |
| These are labels that you stick on your club. When | | | | watch and analyze it. Pros swear by this technique. |
| you hit the ball, they'll leave a mark where the club | | | | Seeing your mistakes helps you correct and change |
| came into contact with the ball. These are handy for | | | | them for good. |
| helping you see if you're hitting the ball right or not. | | | | Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg. The |
| You can tell if you're a little off-center. | | | | best way to look for golf swing teaching aids is to |
| They make different labels for different types of | | | | surf the 'net, then head down to your local golf shop |
| clubs. Impact labels are cheap and handy, and you | | | | and try some of those devices out. Don't reach for |
| can buy them in packs of 50 or more. | | | | that credit card yet; it's always good to give it a try |
| There is a similar product called "Caddy Patch" that | | | | before you buy! |