For the one-a-week golfer, confusion between cause and effect is the biggest technical roadblock. Is it possible to distinguish between cause and effect? The common elements are the causes, while variations in technique and equipment are the effects. How come the vast majority of golfers that play only once per week are unable to consistently break 90? They try to fix the problem, but they don’t change the root cause.
You are familiar with this phrase? “band-aid”Teaching?
When you accurately recreate the key positions in this article, consistent solid contact will result. This foundation is the basis for slow-motion analysis of any swing. These three positions are the foundation of all other information you read or hear about swing mechanics.
Let’s get a little more specific. Are there any things we can do to improve our chances of reaching the three positions?
Is there a basic element, i.e. Cause) behind every swing? The golfer’s ability to maintain their balance at the address. My experience shows that most golfers who play once a week assume they’re perfectly balanced at the address. However, once the swing starts, it is difficult to keep the balance.
You can predict a player’s ability level simply by looking at how they stand at the address. Even a beginner golfer can gauge a player’s skill level by looking at their posture at the address. Poor posture can be a sign of poor balance.The ultimate reason behind every swing fault is unknown.
This guideline will help you achieve perfect posture.You want to be as tall as you can.
Do you ever see a pro golfer out on the range? “hunched”Over the ball at address This may be an unconscious behavior that has been ingrained over many years of being taught to. “keep your head down!”
Can you find a single technique to ensure perfect posture and balance every time? Yes. This technique is used by every tour player. The three components (ie. Positions mentioned previously will become second-nature quickly.
Is there a secret to perfect balance?
Feeling the weight of the clubs is key – right from the time it’s taken out of its bag, until you finish the follow-through. You have very slim chances of keeping the ball in balance when you cannot feel it before the swing starts.
Two guidelines can be used to achieve perfect balance in address
Number 1: Stand tall, and then let the clubhead naturally extend your arms to allow it to hover above the ground. Number 2: Bend your knees just enough so the clubhead is touching the ground.
You will be able to see that tour players are not able to ground the club behind it (or, if they do the club is lifted slightly prior the swing starts).
You can feel the weight of your clubhead, and you will be able to hit the ball harder with less effort.
Thank you for reading!