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Driving the golf ball accurately and long, truly doesn’t require a lot of preparation. There aren't that many details to focus on, in order drive the ball consistently. However, our desire to mash the golf ball and the anxiety and misperceptions that creep into our heads, often prevent us from competently performing the necessary task. Before you even consider taking your game out on the golf course ,you should concentrate on the golf swing’s fundamentals and build a solid routine on the practice range; one that you can execute subconsciously. This routine would include: • Gripping the golf club correctly. • Properly aligning your body to the target line. • Distributing your weight evenly over both feet, while maintaining your proper posture. • Waggling the golf club to remove any unwanted tension and build momentum for the start of the golf swing. These fundamentals are must elements to have in your routine, and since you repeat them every time you address the golf ball, they should be well ingrained. (Standing on the tee box is not the time to try to find the proper fundamentals). So you shouldn't have to give them a second thought when you address your teed up golf ball. Therefore, focus instead on the few other details in the golf swing, that you must perform in order to drive the golf ball down the middle of the fairway. You will never again need to deal with all the other fundamental stuff that should already be second nature to you. Here's what to pay attention to. • Begin the backswing with an in sync, one piece takeaway, and with a smooth and consistent tempo. • Be sure that you swing the club along the proper golf swing plane, that was established at address by your golf club and your stance. • Keep the lower half of your body stable, no lateral swaying. • Complete a full shoulder turn, ensuring that your back is to the target and that your shoulder points slightly down towards the golf ball. (This keeps the path on the upswing and on plane). • On the transition to the ever important downswing, wait for the club to gather momentum, being certain not to open up your front shoulder too soon. Feel like your lead shoulder stays “in" and that, at impact, it parallels the target line that your golf ball and toe line established at address. • Watch the club head contact the golf ball before lifting up and out of your swing. • Finally, staying on your circular swing plane, let the speed of the golf club carry you up to a full, face the target finish, as you watch the ball rocket down the fairway. If you wish, practice on a fine golf swing trainer. It will aid you in feeling the proper golf swing plane and will help you develop a consistent tempo and golf swing. Please visit our content rich website for free posts and videos on all things golf. Our website focuses on the most important aspect of the golf swing, the golf swing plane. http://www.golfshoppronews.com/golf-swing-plane Copyright 2011 jack mcdermott http://www.golfshoppronews.com all rights reserved.
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