How To Stop Slicing Your Golf Shot!
By:
Dean
Caporella
Not much has changed in the game of golf during the last 30 years as far as
the basic golf swing is concerned. Early on, the golf slice was dominating
my game and was one area I really wanted to improve. I ran across an old
training video produced in the 1960's recently and the same advice beginners
are receiving today was being dished out then!
It was the same video I was given to watch and yes, the advice virtually
helped me eliminate the golf slice from my game. You see, the basic golf
swing is a simple procedure which doesn't need to be re-invented. It's stood
the test of time and will continue to do so. Let's try and eliminate the
golf slice from your game!
Basic Golf Swing Etiquette
The stance and the golf club grip are the two important elements in
correcting the golf slice. Get one or both of these wrong and you'll be
forever searching for your ball in the bushes or even having to venture onto
the adjacent green to play your next shot.
The Stance
It's pretty simple but it's an area beginners have trouble getting right.
There's no magic formula to achieving a proper stance. In practice, make a
mental picture of your target and where you want the ball to land. Your
shoulders should be in alignment with your target.
Footwork is crucial but it's simple. For right handers,the right foot points
straight ahead and the left foot is deviated slightly to the left. For left
handers, it's left foot straight ahead and right foot slightly to the right.
It doesn't get any easier than that.
The Swing And Grip
Grip the club too tightly and you'll more than likely hook the ball. Grip it
too loosely and you'll slice it. You need to find a happy medium between the
two. This is where the practice range is handy.
The club grip is important but many golfers seem to want to improvise
thinking they've got it right. As mentioned before, not a lot has changed in
basic golf swing technique so don't try and re-invent the wheel. The club
grip is simply gripping the club with your left hand and placing the thumb
along the shaft while placing your right hand over your left with the left
thumb nestled in the palm of your right hand. The reverse applies for left
handers. That's it!
It's a good idea to go through the club grip with a mentor; perhaps an
experienced golfer at your local club or even a playing partner. Ask them to
watch you go through the motions and point out any deviation from the
correct process. Golf is a game of getting into good habits and once you do,
you'll be amazed at how natural the process is.
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice the stance and grip until it feels natural. Combining it with the
basic golf swing will complete the process. Continued practice will help you
lower your score. The amazing aspect about golf during the learning phase is
how quickly you can get your score down in the initial stages simply by
applying the correct swing, stance and grip techniques.
Article Source:
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Dean Caporella is a professional broadcaster. Lessen
the risk of the dreaded
golf slice guaranteed with these basic golf swing tips!Then don't play
another shot until you read this report! Plus, get latest news and reviews
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