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Tee Up...Time To Execute The Full Golf SwingDean CaporellaIt's amazing to come across people who think golf is an easy game yet have never wielded a club themselves. Executing a full golf swing 30 or 40 times during a round of 18 holes believe it or not can be demanding... both physically and mentally. The full golf swing come the 18th. hole, can feel like trying to shift a lump of lead. There's the famous story of a golfing hustler, super fit, who made a fortune taking on golfers and his fitness was his secret weapon. When are golfers were feeling fatigue he was basically still fresh as a daisy and this was the aspect he prayed on to hustle thousands of dollars from rival players. So Let's Take A Look At The Full Golf Swing To begin with, your feet must be about shoulder width apart your knees slightly bent, you’re back straight at about an eighty degree angle. When holding the club (for right hand-handed people, left-handed do just the opposite) you want to make sure that the grip is placed in the palm of your hands and be sure not to over-grip the club. Next, place your pinky of your right hand in between the index and middle fingers of your left. The position of the pinky is not absolutely necessary but recommended. Practice this grip until it feels comfortable and remember you only need to grip the club enough so that it doesn’t go flying out of your hand when executing a full golf swing. Executing The Back Swing For most people, the back swing is the most difficult maneuver in a full golf swing. If you have ever watched the PGA on television occasionally you can catch a PGA Pro on the side practicing his back swing. The first thing you should know is that the elbows should be kept close to your side the entire time. Try to keep your left arm straight as possible, some bending will occur but try to keep it straight. The rotation of the shoulders and not the waist, imagine that you are ringing out a wet rag. You want to twist at the upper body and shoulders not at the waist. While doing this your lower body should not move and your head should remain looking at the ball. This movement will give the club what is known as the swing arc and is should be about forty-five to fifty degrees in respect to the vertical. At the top of the swing arc your club should be pointing at the target (the ball) this is done by turning the wrist. Getting The Down Swing Right Most would say this is the most important part of the full golf swing but if you don’t get the upswing right you’re most certainly not going to get the down swing right. Your body is twisted like a spring, now it’s time to let the spring fling in a controlled manner. On the down swing you want to pull with the left arm and just let the right arm follow; do not let the right push because it will push the club off target. Keep your head pointed down, keeping your eyes on the ball. Twist the wrist so the club face is square with the ball. Follow through with the swing. The head should be the last thing to move when finished with the full golf swing the chest should be pointing at the target. Result... nicely executed shot. You hope. The thing to remember is that performing the full golf swing in the correct way will not only improve your game; that's obvious, but it will also cut down on the fatigue factor. Releasing unnecessary energy during a round can be alleviated simply by practising and getting right the technique of a full golf swing. |
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