subject: Golf Training Aids-not Always The Solution [print this page] Golf swing training aids have a bad reputation with most amateur golfers and indeed knowledgeable golf coaches and golf fitness professionals. Many of them have been victims of pushy promise all, marketing advertisements on the TV or online companies selling golf swing training aids.
Many years back I spent hundreds of hours swinging and hitting golf balls with the Swing Link. A device that simulates the towel under the arm drill that you may be aware of, thus enabling the body to stay connected and create a swing that is focussed on using the larger muscle during a rotating golf swing I still use it occasionally to this day, but only when I know I am producing a swing that might need the compactness bought back in.
This does not mean it is the answer for you.
You might already be too tight and narrow for example, so this training aid would compound the issue, not creating solid crisp strikes and consistency.The result of marketeers knowing what golfers desire, is that many of them ended up making purchases without first focusing on the specific weaknesses in their game that they want to correct. Many individuals go ahead and buy these magic formula swing like Els golf swing training aids without the benefit of expert knowledge. Who is to say that this golf swing training aid is right for you?
Often the approach has been to get hold of the latest golf swing training aids in the market, rather than trying to improve on personal physical limitations and finding the best training aids to enhance or improve certain kinetic chain patterns benificial for a golf swing. Another too often overlooked aspect is understanding the importance of what golf fitness and golf strength and flexibility can do to you and your golf game.
Here Is a great Golf Fitness exercise that develops connection, and co-ordination as well as building strength in the lower body and width in the backswing to increase drive distance. go to youtube.com/athleticgolftraining
Whatever the image golf swing training aids have in the eyes of most golfers, the truth of the matter is that they work and can have a major impact on your golf game when approached correctly.The right approach to golf swing training aids starts by not looking for any magical overnight remedies that will wipe out your weaknesses overnight. Instead you should focus on particular exercises and golf-conditioning programs that will improve on your physical limitations hampering your golf game.If you then look for the particular golf swing training aids that will best help you achieve your current goal and objective, your chances of success with golf swing training aids that you purchase, dramatically improves.
Even if somebody suggests a certain golf swing training aid and assures you that it will eliminate a specific weakness evident in your game of golf, before purchasing it, focus on the particular muscles in your body that need to be conditioned to eliminate or reduce on the problem. You can then see if the golf swing training aid recommended will help you achieve your goal.Do not be afraid to ask for expert advice on golf swing training aids before you make your final decision. It quite often pays to do so.If yo have any questions or even want to send me clip of your swing on video, I may be able to suggest some golf exercises and some training aids to suit you.
