subject: Golf Swing Fixes --- Do They Actually Work? [print this page] Golf Swing Fixes --- Do They Actually Work?
There are numerous golf swing fixes available today. The most common of these fixes generally deal with the two most prevalent problems experienced by the everyday amateur golfer... the slice and the hook.
In this article we will take a look at the traditional golf swing fixes for the slice, and explore a less conventional but more permanent way correct your golf swing. So, let's get to it.
The slice is arguably the most common of all swing problems for amateur golfers. The slice is the result of a swing which imparts left to right spin on the golf ball. This spin causes the ball to turn to the right (right handed golfers) instead of flying in a straight line.
This ball flight of course can cause the golfer a number of problems, not the least of which could be a lost ball. The resulting problems and stroke penalties are what leads golfers, some in desperation, to find golf swing fixes for the slice.
The conventional wisdom for fixing the slice are that the golfer should try the following:
1. Change your grip
2. Change your stance
3. Change your back swing
4. Change your follow through
5. Change your swing plane
6. Change your etc. etc. etc.
My intent here is not to bore you with the details on how to make all these changes, plenty has been written about that.
The problem with the conventional advice is that you have to try each of the above individually until you find one fix that fixes the problem. If none of them work than you have to start combining until you find a fix. I think you can see where this is headed. It can be a lifetime quest to fix one simple problem. It's more like rebuilding the engine in your car than fixing a golf swing problem.
Not only that but the cure could be worse than the illness. Many golfers, in their attempting a swing fix for their slice have developed worse problems. Such as the dreaded hook. We will deal with that at another time.
Following conventional advice to improve your golf swing is a shot in the dark at best as to whether it will work or not.
I propose that if you want a permanent fix to your golf swing problems that you need to have a swing that can virtually speak to you and fix itself. You need an uncomplicated simple swing that doesn't require you to try numerous fixes when something goes a little bit awry.
A swing that will tell you instantly what little tweak needs to be done to get right back on track. A simple swing that can be learned and instituted easily.
Develop thissimple golf swing and I promise you that your golf swing fixes will be more like changing a light bulb than rebuilding an engine in you car.
