The golf swing path is the path that the head of the club makes during its travel. The club can be either an iron or a driver; the same principles apply. A correct golf swing path helps the ball to be propelled in the desired direction while an incorrect path can result in a hook or a slice. Golf scores can be improved by following a few simple tips and improving your golf swing path.
Draw Imaginary Line
Address the ball as you would in preparation to hit it. Look ahead to see the desired target, whether it's the pin, a spot on or near the green or a location on the fairway. Draw an imaginary line from the ball to the location of the target. This imaginary line should be line through which the club head travels as it strikes the ball. If the club moves from the inside of the imaginary line to the outside, the ball will have more of a chance to slice. If the club moves from the outside of the imaginary line to the inside, the ball will have more of a chance to hook.
Practice the Takeaway
The takeaway is the first movements of the golf swing, when the face of the club is drawn away from the ball during the cocking motion of the swing, also called the backswing. The first movement should be arm movement pulling the club back. Shoulders should stay square to the ball. If the shoulders are turned slightly during the motion of the takeaway, the ball path will be altered. Practice pulling the club face away from the ball and not turning the shoulders until it's necessary to turn them to keep the hands and wrists from turning, which will also alter the path of the ball.
Check Club Face Position
At the midway point of the backswing, check the position of the face of the club. The midway point of the backswing is the point at which the club is horizontal and about even with the waist. The club face should be vertical at this point. If it is not vertical, it is an indication that the wrists are turned. This incorrect position of the club face will result in the ball not traveling along the imaginary line toward its target, even if the club follows a correct path during the swing.
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