| Hitting a golf ball perfectly requires incredible precision, | | | | consistency as you will not feel like you have to |
| so it is crucial to have a great golf stance. There are | | | | reach out to hit the ball. |
| a few components to this stance including leg | | | | Ball placement involves a bit of personal preference. |
| positions, upper body position, and ball placement. | | | | Generally, the ball should be placed just inside your |
| Here area few tips to improve your stance and | | | | lead foot when using longer clubs and towards the |
| hopefully lower your score in the process. | | | | center of your stance when using short irons. There |
| First, your feet should be about shoulder width apart. | | | | is a good amount of trial and error involved in |
| They should be parallel and square to the ball. Imagine | | | | deciding what is best for you. Ultimately, go with |
| drawing a line through your feet: it should point in the | | | | what produces the best results and feels most |
| direction you wish to hit the ball. There should be a | | | | comfortable for you while following this general |
| slight bend in your knees, but nothing uncomfortable. | | | | guideline. |
| This should give you good stability, especially in more | | | | Make sure you do not place the ball too far from |
| challenging landscapes. Having a good pair of golf | | | | your body. Remember, your arms should hang |
| shoes will add to the stability earned by improving | | | | straight down to hold your club; use this as a way of |
| your golf stance. Keep in mind that these are all | | | | determining proper distance. Also, the ball should not |
| guidelines and that you may have to adjust these | | | | be too close to your body. If this is the case, your |
| tips slightly. Some people simply have broader | | | | swing will not be smooth or comfortable but jammed. |
| shoulders or less flexible knees than others, so this | | | | Your golf stance plays a major role in your ability to |
| must be taken into account. | | | | hit the ball accurately. Give yourself the chance to |
| You should bend slightly at the waist so your upper | | | | really start hitting the ball better by improving your |
| body is leaning forward a little. Your arms should fall | | | | stance. Keep these tips in mind as you figure out |
| straight down to the ground, not stretched way out | | | | what is most comfortable and delivers the best |
| in front of your body. This gives your swing more | | | | results. |