Though the exact biomechanics are difficult to understand, it's helpful to know at least a little bit about what goes on during a golf swing.

Preparing to swing a golf club is just as important as actually swinging the club. You need to make sure you have the proper grip and the proper stance.

Before addressing the golf ball, make sure you have a proper grip on the club. Be sure both your top hand and your bottom hand are aligned correctly.

Then when you begin to address the golf ball, you need to make sure that your posture and stance are correct. In addition, you also need to make sure you align your body with the target so the ball flies in the direction you want it to go.

When you stand to hit the ball, your feet should be about shoulder length apart. Your weight should be distributed evenly on both feet, and it should be placed on the middle of each foot. Your shoulders should move forward over your toes and your hips should move back over your heels.

Now you have the club in your hands and your body positioned to hit the ball. The actual biomechanics of a golf swing you need to concentrate on are the backswing, downswing, impact, follow through, and finish.

The backswing is when you bring the club back in preparation to swing it forward and hit the ball. During the back swing you should be rotating your shoulders, spine, hips, and knees backward. The backswing should be smooth and slow.

When the backswing is complete then it's time for the downswing to begin. This is sometimes referred to as the transition.

During the downswing, all the energy and motion that was going backward now must go forward. You want to create torque in your lower body and then transfer it into your upper body and then into the golf club. The energy from the club will then be transferred into the ball at the point of impact.

At the point of impact you want to swing through the ball and continue your swing. The impact is so brief that it can't even be seen with the naked eye.

After impact you have the follow through phase of the swing. This is when all the movement you just created has to slow down and eventually stop. Allow yourself to continue with the swing on an even plane with the backswing and downswing. When the follow through is complete, that is what is known as the finish.

The golf swing should be completed with the golf club behind you and the head of the golf club usually pointing toward the ground.

The biomechanics of a golf swing are very difficult to understand. Many people don't realize exactly what is happening when they hit a golf ball. To know just a little but about it will help you hit a better golf shot.