| We all can't be pros, but we can avoid making simple | | | | The Dreaded Chicken Wing |
| mistakes. If you have a bad golf swing, it may not | | | | Save the chicken wings for when the game is over! |
| be because you're a bad golfer! Here are some | | | | While a basket of chicken wings is a nice after-game |
| simple things to keep in mind that may help you | | | | snack (that you will work off exercising later, OF |
| avoid a bad golf swing. | | | | COURSE!), they are not recommended while you are |
| Don't Underestimate The Set-up | | | | taking a swing. |
| The main ingredient in most bad golf swings is not | | | | A "chicken wing" means that you are letting your arm |
| the swing itself; it's actually a lousy set-up. The | | | | and wrist go limp right at the most important part of |
| address is considered by some golfers to be more | | | | the swing - when you hit the putter. When this |
| important than the actual swing. | | | | happens, the golfer's arm flies up in the air, and |
| The biggest mistake golfers make with their set-ups | | | | hence it is called a chicken wing. When you do this, |
| is that they just don't pay enough attention to them. | | | | you lose all the power in your swing. |
| This is the kiss of death! If you just run out there | | | | To avoid the chicken wing, you must keep your grip |
| and start whacking at the ball, it doesn't matter how | | | | tight and your arms extended. You may have a |
| good your swing technique is. Your poor set-up will | | | | tendency to fold them up, and that's a big no-no. |
| ruin it for you. | | | | You might also be doing this because you're standing |
| The key is consistency. Your set-up should be | | | | too close to the ball. If so, move back a little and see |
| EXACTLY THE SAME each time! You should | | | | if it feels better. |
| painstakingly look at that set-up and get it spot-on | | | | Go Ahead And Swing It Through |
| perfect each time. | | | | You wind up your body like a tightly twisted coil and |
| Some people love gazing at themselves in mirror, and | | | | let it swing back, releasing all that stored up energy |
| others cringe when they see the bulges popping out | | | | and pounding the ball with it... then, your body stops |
| here and there; for golfers, I recommend getting | | | | like a car screeching to a halt, the ball sputters a few |
| over your vanity or shame and checking out your | | | | feet and your friends say "Good shot," and try to |
| set-up in the mirror. The important thing is that you | | | | smile. You stopped too soon! |
| find the set-up that's most suitable for you and stick | | | | It may seem like the shot's over, done and finished, |
| with it! | | | | so you can put that club down; but actually, it's |
| Bad Posture Is A Killer | | | | better to swing it on through. The golf swing is a |
| Another easy thing that's often overlooked is | | | | natural motion and you should let it go to its natural |
| posture. Your back should be straight, chin up and | | | | stopping point. Swing through the ball instead of |
| eyes forward. You are guaranteed a bad golf swing | | | | stopping short. This will give you more distance and |
| if you are hunched over the ball, with your head to | | | | keep you from wasting all that stored energy. |
| the ground. | | | | Not everybody can be Tiger Woods. In fact, only he |
| Posture and balance are two things that a little | | | | can! But, no matter what your golf ability is, you can |
| practice can help. It may seem silly, but you should | | | | always have fun and enjoy yourself. A bad golf |
| get yourself into good habits. If you practice keeping | | | | swing can ruin your whole day. Keep these things in |
| your back straight and chin up, you'll get that perfect | | | | mind when you're out there playing, and you'll be that |
| posture in your muscle memory and you won't have | | | | much closer to golfing greatness! |
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