Achieving a proper swing is the number one goal for all golfers: a proper swing increases your chances of getting to the hole quickly and with a minimum number of strokes. But the swing is also something that can make a professional or even an amateur golfer lose sleep. The only difference we can detect between swing related problems faced by professionals and amateurs is that it takes a lot of time for amateurs to perfect the same thing while professionals can do it in 1-2 practice sessions.
Achieving a proper golf swing can be an arduous task without a personal coach or mentor who can show you the right way to eliminate problems. There is a great advantage of having a golf instructor: he examines all the movements during the swing and then corrects them individually. Some of the things that influence your golf swing are stance, grip, alignment, ball position, balance, flexibility, and also swing plane.
The first thing one should do before starting to think about your swing is your stance and grip. A golfer’s balance is imperative to getting a proper golf swing and this is where a solid stance can make a big difference. Try to get into a stance where your feet are shoulder-width apart. Do not hold the grip too tightly; this can damage your swing (comfort is a must while swinging the club). Gripping the club too tightly can be judged by hand pain after completing a session.
Another very important aspect to achieve a good swing is a good level of physical condition. If you want to improve your swing, a high level of fitness is a must. A high level of fitness increases flexibility, which in turn allows the body to rotate and complete the swing properly.
Teaching materials can also help you improve your golf swing. Some of the popular golf swing teaching aids are golf swing trainers, golf impact indicators, etc. You can definitely get a proper golf swing if you include these training aids in your daily practice routine.
Another very important part that people tend to overlook is your equipment. Yeah, imagine the result of using the wrong club for a shot where your swing was almost perfect…zero! Yes, this is likely to happen even if you try to have regular sessions to practice your swing. The only way to reduce the chances of using the wrong equipment is to use the ones you are comfortable with. Even a sticky grip can affect your golf swing!
The last point I want to make is something you must have heard countless times: practice. Practice is the only way to eliminate its drawbacks and get a proper swing. Don’t forget that practice makes the perfect man! Good luck on your next golf session!
