subject: The Perfect Golf Swing 3 [print this page] In this article we will look at the backswing that follows the takeaway, from about the 7.30 position up to the top of the backswing. Many amateur players make the mistake of either rushing their golf swing uncontrollably up to the top and down again, that they haven't a hope of consistently making an effective swing. When making your practice swing a good drill is to pause the club at 10.30 and check to see that the end of the club shaft is pointing at the ball and that your left arm is horizontal to the ground, with your wrists hinged slightlu upwards. It will be the unhinging of the writs that will generate all the power you need when you make your downswing..but more of that in the next article. Right now, you should check that the right elbow is tucked in nice and tight halfway back you allow the shoulders to rotate through to the op. That stops you creating the steep swing that often results in a slice. Do not allow the hands to get too far in front of your body. If you do, then your swing will be too steep and you'll cut across the ball through impact, creating a weak slice shot. A good drill to practice and will help you to keep the golf club on plane halfway back. To start it, swing the club forward so that the hands have just passed the legs. Then allow the momentum and weight of the club back to the half way position. You will find that the golf club-head takes the lead and the body follows, making you swing on a much more natural path. Again, having a neutral grip will assist you in getting on-plane more easily. Now at the top of the golf backswing your upper body should be nicely coiled against the resistance of your lower body. Feel the tension in your hips, not your waist! For this is where you will be generating the power from your downswing, Too many amateurs believe the power is generated from the arms. The power is generated from uncoiling the hips against the resistance of the lower body. Want agood golf tip? Watch the good junior golfers, you will be amazed how much power and control they generate, which does not come from their muscular arms!! Be careful not to sway to the right on your backswing, make sure it is a turning of the body to the right and that you do not slide to the right. If this is something you do, then you will often come back to the ball hitting the ground before the golf ball, or topping it In the next article we will look at the transition from the top of the backswing into the down swing In the meantime Click here to get your FREE Golf Information Right Now
