Learning the golf swing can be quite complicated. When you watch a professional golfer hit the ball, it is usually done with an economy of motion and looks to be a smooth movement from start to finish. Unlike professionals, most golfers have some flaws in their swing. Many golfers have a problem transitioning from the backswing to the downswing. Instead of shifting their weight smoothly from the back leg to the front, the swing appears to get "stuck" at the top and momentum is lost. You can take steps to keep inertia from hurting your golf swing.
Step 1
Align yourself properly to the hole. Make sure your front shoulder is facing the flagstick or the part of the green where you want the ball to go. Place your left foot--for a right-handed golfer--directly underneath your left shoulder. Place your right foot under your right shoulder. This is a bit of a narrow stance and that will help you from losing your momentum during your swing. A wide stance is often the cause of a slow-paced golf swing that stops. A narrower stance allows you to shift your weight a bit easier.
Step 2
Roll your hips when you start your backswing. When you want to have a thorough and effective swing and you don't want to lose momentum, you have to swing with more than just your arms. The key to getting a full turn and getting your whole body involved is starting the engine of your golf swing by moving your hips to the rear.
Step 3
Roll your hips back to the front as soon as your arms get a little bit past shoulder height. Don't pause when your club gets to the top of your backswing. As soon as you reach the top of your swing, roll your hips to the front and then let your arms follow. Your forward hip movement ensures that you won't get stuck at the top of your swing and fall victim to inertia.
Step 4
Bring your hands up to shoulder height when you are following through. Many new golfers and high handicappers may be anxious to see the results of their golf swing, so they pick up their heads and stop their swing. Keep your momentum going and make sure you follow through fully before you move your head and look for your ball.
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