Golf Swing Drills

Golf Swing Drills
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Golf swing drills are designed to help improve your accuracy and ability to drive the ball on the golf course. In addition to increasing your shot distance as well as your ball accuracy, golf swing drills also help improve the overall curve and arc of your shot. Golf swing drills range from tee shot drills to fairway driving drills.

Full Hip Swing

This swing is designed to get your lower torso into your shot, improving the distance and arc of your ball. Stand three feet from the tee with your knees bent and golf club in both hands. Take two practice swings, making sure that as you lift your club up over your head you rotate your torso 45 degrees. Hold this position for one second before swinging down directly at the ball. Follow your arms all the way through, pivoting on your back foot at the end of the shot. After two practice swings, step up to the tee and take several swings, focusing on form over power.

Right Arm Only Drill

Both right-handed and left-handed golfers can perform this drill. For a right-hander, start by grabbing a wood or driver with both hands, as if you were going to take a proper swing. From here, remove your right hand and step up to the tee. Place your right hand on your left shoulder, making sure that you do not open up your swing while following through. According to Golf Swing Guide, it is important to keep your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle during this drill if you are interested in working on your backswing. Take 10 full swings with your right arm before resting. If you are left-handed, you can perform this drill with your opposing hand.

Chipping Drill

With this drill, you can work on your chipping from either a bunker or from the rough. Start by placing a ball in the sand or in the rough. Straddle the ball with both of your legs, making sure they are at least two feet apart. With your knees bent, have a caddy or friend hand you your wedge. According to Golf Swing Drills, you can also use irons for certain chips. From here, bring the club back and quickly come down on the ball, taking a sharp angle while still hitting the ball cleanly. Repeat until fatigued.

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Article reviewed by Anne Matera Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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