| So you have been watching a bit of golf on TV and | | | | going off course. The right angle is also important for |
| you have figured out that it is a good way to get in | | | | the swing to stay on the plane. The angle of the |
| shape. That is a great idea but before you go down | | | | spine should also be maintained in order for the shots |
| to the local sports shop and get some gear for the | | | | to be on target consistently. The head should be |
| green take the time to research on the correct golf | | | | kept level, the shoulder planes at right angles and not |
| swing. This is an achievable feat for one and all but it | | | | stooped, and the spine, which is the main axis for the |
| depends on the reason for the game in question. The | | | | swing at a constant angle. The correct golf swing can |
| correct swing is achievable but it is dependent on the | | | | be maintained but again this depends on what the |
| angle of the club to the body and the ground. | | | | aim of the game is. If the aim is to get a good score |
| It seems easy when we see all the pros doing it but | | | | then the proper techniques combined with warm up |
| when it comes to a one on one session with the | | | | and tons of practice sessions need to be taken on. If |
| grass and the clubs it is another thing altogether. If | | | | the game is being taken on for leisure then the |
| the first few times you set out to play, you get | | | | correct swing is aimed at moving the ball from one |
| nothing but grass in the air, this is nothing to be | | | | point to another. |
| ashamed about. For the correct golf swing, the first | | | | For those that have just discovered the game, |
| thing to look into is the positioning of the feet. They | | | | always remember the focus is to get the ball into the |
| should be slightly apart but not too far apart as to | | | | hole by focusing on the green. The flags are not the |
| cause you to lose your balance. The knees should be | | | | target they are simply a marker of where the ball |
| slightly bent in order to keep the posture right and | | | | should go all along the course. At the end of the day, |
| the angle of the shaft should be the same as of the | | | | the correct golf swing should get you to the finish |
| left arm. All these are achievable and where possible | | | | line no matter how long it takes. From here on all you |
| a friend could always check this aspect for you to | | | | can do is practice on the new techniques that you |
| make sure you get it right most of the time. | | | | have learnt repeatedly until you become a |
| When the angle of the arm and the shaft is accurate | | | | professional if that is the intended goal. |
| then the delivery can be as swift as possible without | | | | |