Improve That Rusty Golf Swing

The style of the golf swing is that particular aspect of the game that differentiates one player from another. This is mainly due to the different type of body, arm length and strength and shoulder width that each player has. The basics of the game are the same for all the players except for the swing. For some, hitting the ball hard enough to make it travel over a distance of some 300 yards is child’s play, for others, a 100 yard shot seems tougher than old boots.

Golf is a game of skill, with a pinch of luck and a little of chance thrown in. All three should be working together to get a perfect game. It is a sport where either one wins or looses based purely on ones own skill. A sport where everyone starts with the same set of skills. Every golf swing highlights the individuals personal style of play; a marked difference from most other sports.

Even though the swing identifies the playing style of an individual golfer, there are ways to improve golf swing to be good enough for a professional tournament. The most important rule to remember is the position of the neck and the head; they should be in the same line as your spine.  Most golf coaches will emphasise this point and it is one rule that if followed to the letter, will show immediate results.

The next important thing to keep in mind is the see that your arm fits under your chin when you make the swing so as to keep the alignment true and straight. One common mistake that most beginners make is to tuck their heads into their shoulders to prevent the neck form moving. This hampers the motion of your swing. The arm being forced to go around the chin and affecting the flight of the ball.

To get the maximum benefit of this exercise practice it 25 times in a row, rest for a while and repeat the process. Be consistent in maintaining your body position and the alignment of your neck and your head with the spine. Try to be relaxed and comfortable. Train your body to fall into this position every time you get on a course, by practicing at least for an hour or two. It should be like a conditioned reflex action.

As stated briefly before, relaxation is important for you to get the proper golf swing. Tensing your muscles make you lose your dexterity and you become inflexible. A relaxed swing is the proper golf swing. When your body is tense, there is no free flow of movement from the beginning of backswing your swing to its culmination when it strikes the ball.

Then there is balance. Without proper balance, the force with which you strike the ball is affected, decreasing it and resulting in a lesser travel distance of the ball. Proper balance gives you maximum power and striking force.