| This is a question that any new golfer asks, | | | | follow-through after you've hit the ball. |
| but one that is more complicated than saying | | | | Each part of the swing plays a role in how |
| "do this, do that" because the swing will | | | | well you hit the ball. |
| differ for any particular shot that you might | | | | |
| want to play. In this article however I will | | | | The backswing should be a smooth motion and |
| mention a few areas that are most important | | | | ideally end with the back elbow at a |
| to the golf swing. I'd recommend going to | | | | 90-degree angle. The backswing is an area |
| your local driving range at first where | | | | that many people have difficulty with and I |
| you'll be able to practice and experiment | | | | did also. Originally I was trying to hit the |
| with what you learn. | | | | ball too hard and as a result my backswing |
| | | | was too fast and also rotated at too much of |
| What you might notice at first is that the | | | | an angle. |
| golf swing does feel a bit awkward, but | | | | |
| remember that it only comes down to practice, | | | | On the downswing most of your body plays a |
| much like when you first ride a bike. As soon | | | | part in bringing the club down towards the |
| as you've been taught the basics of a good | | | | line of the ball, not just your arms. Many |
| swing you will be able to practice and | | | | people will concentrate solely on what they |
| improve as you go. | | | | are doing with their arms, whereas you should |
| | | | also concentrate on hip movement and knees |
| Don't forget that you do not necessarily need | | | | especially. |
| to hit a golf ball when practicing your | | | | |
| swing. You can practice in your back yard by | | | | Do not allow for a loose follow-through. It |
| focusing on a piece of grass and | | | | is a tendency for some golfers to relax and |
| concentrating on your swing rather than where | | | | not concentrate after the downswing, but |
| the ball goes at the end of it. | | | | follow-through is important. When making |
| | | | contact with the ball the arm that is forward |
| The golf swing isn't something that is a | | | | (left for a right-handed player, right for a |
| fixed motion. By that I mean what works for | | | | left-handed) should be in a straight line |
| one golfer may not work for another. A tall | | | | with the club shaft. The club should end up |
| person will have a different swing than a | | | | pointing at your intended target with the |
| short person for example. | | | | grip end first. |
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| When a golf professional looks at your swing | | | | The golf swing takes time and practice in |
| they will be looking for a number of things; | | | | order to get used to a way that you are |
| the backswing, downswing, and the | | | | comfortable with playing. |