Learning to play golf can be invigorating and excruciating. When a beginner picks up clubs for the first time, it can be an intimidating experience. Playing 18 holes is a challenge, and most beginners struggle when they swing at the ball. However, a funny thing happens the first time a new player hits the ball well. It brings him back for more. When a player decides he wants to continue to play, his first course of action is to build a solid and repeatable golf swing.
Step 1
Learn how to align yourself properly before you swing. If you are a right-handed golfer, your left shoulder should be facing the target directly. Your left foot is directly under your left shoulder. Your feet are about shoulder width apart and your knees are bent in an athletic position. Play the ball about one ball length closer to your front foot than your back foot.
Step 2
Grip the club firmly, but don't squeeze it so tightly that your blood rushes to your finger tips. A firm grip is essential when it comes to hitting the ball hard, but if you squeeze the club too tightly you won't be able to get a full rotation with your shoulders. If you don't grip the club firmly enough, the clubhead will move on contact with the ball. Grip the club as if you were shaking the hand of a new business associate.
Step 3
Rotate your hips to the rear to begin your backswing. This will get all your weight and momentum on your back leg. This is the proper position to get your swing started. When you have completely rotated to the rear, you should have your hands at shoulder height and the club and your forearms should form a 45-degree angle.
Step 4
Rotate your hips forward in order to get your downswing started. In order to hit the ball well, you need to get your whole body behind your shot. It is not just your hands and arms. Once your hips clear the hitting zone, your hands follow. In order to get maximum distance and accuracy on your shot, you should snap your right wrist on contact with the ball.
Step 5
Finish your swing with a strong follow through. This is a big issue for many new golfers because they have quite a bit of anxiety and want to see the results of their swing. Instead of finishing, they pick their head up in time to see the ball slicing off to the right. Keeping the head down and finishing the swing by bringing the hands to shoulder level will help you to hit the ball with distance and accuracy.
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