| Good, accurate golf shots come as a result of the | | | | slightly outward. |
| correct golf backswing. That is why the address is so | | | | 3. Begin the back swing by pushing the club away |
| important. Get this wrong and the result is a | | | | from you, keeping the club head low to the ground |
| wayward golf shot. You owe it to yourself to give | | | | for the first 12 inches. |
| yourself the best possible chance of playing a good | | | | 4. When the shoulders have turned to the ninety |
| golf shot, every time. | | | | degree point, the left shoulder will be under the chin. |
| To do this, start with the grip. Your grip must not be | | | | 5. The hips will have rotated by forty-five degrees, |
| too tight, nor too loose and ideally you don't want to | | | | and the club head is around the horizontal point, with |
| have more than two or three knuckles showing as | | | | the left arm straight and the grip remaining firm. |
| you look at your left hand. | | | | At this point you are well placed for the perfect |
| To ensure you have the correct backswing I | | | | downswing as you uncoil the body and hit the golf |
| recommend the following key points. | | | | shot. Give yourself the best chance of hitting a good |
| 1. Have a relaxed posture as you address the ball. | | | | golf shot every time by following these few simple |
| Knees slightly flexed, back straight but not ramrod | | | | pointers and you will be hitting more accurate golf |
| straight. Avoid slouching the shoulders. | | | | shots in no time. |
| 2. Feet square to the line of flight, and toes pointing | | | | |