First of all, you need to understand that the way you setup to the golf ball dictates to a large degree the balance that you'll have during your golf swing. And so here is how to achieve a balanced posture position from which to start your golf swing.
1st. - Stand up straight with your feet about shoulder width apart, then
2nd. - Take the straightness out of your knees, then...
3rd. - Place a club along your spine, and then
4th. - Bend forward making sure that your spine remains straight. It's very important when doing this golf drill that your backside moves back as this helps to create a balanced golf posture position. You want your weight to be on the balls of your feet when you're setup and it won't be unless you follow the steps I've suggested.
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5th. - Once you've bent over (by moving your backside back and keeping your back straight) the next step is to move your left hip (right hip for lefties) slightly towards your target. When you do this it automatically positions your head behind the ball, which is just where you want it.
Once in this golf posture position you can place a club on the ground in a position to hit a ball, and you probably will have to either bend over more or stand up straighter depending on what club you are using. For example, when you're using a wedge you'll have to bend over more than you would for a driver because a wedge is quite a bit shorter than a driver is.
Then once you've done this exercise and you're setup then get someone to lightly push on both shoulders from behind and in front. By doing this it will help you to distribute your weight on the insides of both feet which is exactly where it should be. Then get your partner to push lightly on your back and if you fall over it's because your weight is too far forward, so set your weight more back on the balls of your feet.
When you're in balance you'll find that when someone gives you a slight push you'll be steady as a rock, and this should be your aim. So do the posture exercise and test yourself until you pass. When you do, your balance will be a lot better during your golf swing.
Golf Swing Plane Drills
David Nevogt wrote The Simple Swing in 2006 and in a short space of time was read by people from all over the world. The claims the author makes about what you can achieve by reading this book are pretty substantial. Claims such as an average golfer will be able to cut 7 strokes from their game and a high handicapper even more. David even claims a 95% success rate for these results.
According to David golfers generally come up against three problems when they play. Not getting enough distance, the dreaded slice and just being pretty inconsistent in the way they connect with the ball. He decided that if he could simplify the swing in a scientific way then he could probably help most people with these problems. The result of his work was The Simple Swing.
A golf buddy of mine first introduced me to The Simple Swing about 6 months ago. We both started playing golf a couple of years ago and were always of a similar standard - not very good. We used to score in the low to mid nineties but couldn't break the 90 barrier. Anyway, I hadn't seen my pal for a while so we arranged a round at our local club and boy did I get a surprise.
My friend had a round of 84 which I thought must be just sheer luck. However, he told me that he had recently bought a new golf book and that he had been practising the tips like mad at the range and that it was really paying off. Well I could see that, so I thought I'd better get myself a copy and see what it could do for me.
I practised hard over the next four or five weeks and brought my score down to the mid eighties. I probably knocked about 9 shots off my game through being more consistent and hitting the ball further. Some of the advice given in The Simple Swing will proabably be at odds with what you currently believe. Would you think that, for example, reducing your back swing could make your drives longer? And David has a great way to get you to hit more greens.
The Simple Swing website has loads of rave reviews on it from players who say they have had fantastic improvement in their golf with David's system. What's good also, is that he offers a money back guarantee if after 8 weeks you are not totally happy for whatever reason.
All in all, I'd say The Simple Swing is an excellent guide for your average golfer and definitely stands out in terms of the clarity and simplicity of the explanations. If I had to give it a rating it would have to be 10/10.
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