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While there are some that joke about golf being "a good walk spoiled" for others it is the game to end all games. Gold is a favorite past time for many all over the world. Despite the fact that it originated in the UK, golf is popular in most if not all countries. This is a sport played by all ages. If you like golfing you are probably constantly looking for ways to improve your swing. Even the most seasoned professional players look to find ways to make their swings better. In this article we will talk about some of the best methods for improving golf swings.
It is patently untrue that you must hit harder when swinging into the wind. One result of hitting hard into the wind is you'll cause spin and the ball will lift higher. This extra height and spin makes it harder for you to control the ball's trajectory and its accuracy will be reduced. Instead, move the ball backwards into your stance by a few inches. Then in addition to that adjustment, you want to place your hands a bit forward. Finally, your choice of club; use one that is longer than that which you would normally be using. Do not hit the ball harder, rather hit it just as you would without the wind. When you do this, just watch and see how much more control you have plus better accuracy. When you hit the ball, you want to hit it down and through. You'll have to follow through to get the club to lift, and that will make the ball lift. The classic mistake that results in top hitting and missed balls is by trying to produce an upswing thinking that will make the ball rise. That is not how it works - never. Hitting with the fabled upswing can produce a hit that rises, but there's no power and it won't go far... kinda sucks, really. Also, you risk one of those funny shots when all you get is straight up and down trajectories and who wants that?
For an effective backswing your right hand should be in the hitchhiker positoin. This simply means that your right thumb should be pointed up as if to be hitching a ride when you look back at your hands at waist height. The left hand needs to be in a handshake position during backswing. Straight out with the palm to the right. This will help you improve your golf swing from the backswing all the way through your follow through.
Improving your golf swing is really nothing more than practicing good posture and core balance. These easy techniques help ensure maximum efficiency on the ball when contact is made. Your ball will fly farther and your accuracy will be better. There are alot of people who believe improving your golf swing is hard. This however is a misconception it really only takes alot of practice. Keep dilligently practicing and working hard and you will soon see the fruits of your labor.
