Golf is a game that can be addictive but can also be frustrating. It all depends on your ability to master every detail so you can keep playing consistently throughout the game. And it all starts with the way you swing your golf club. If you've never played golf before, this article might help you to master the basics of the technique for swinging a golf club.
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Part 1 of 4: Mastering the Basics
Step 1. Position your front foot slightly in front of the ball
Place one foot slightly in front of the ball. Your feet should be slightly wider than your shoulders.
- If you use normal hands, then the foot that should be slightly in front is your left foot.
- If you are left-handed, then your right foot should be placed slightly in front.
Step 2. Bring the center of the golf club closer to the ball with your shoulders slightly bent and your arms straight down
Don't stand too close to the ball, bend your knees to make your body bend slightly.
Step 3. Check your body alignment
Alignment here means that your body position is in full accordance with the command, where your forelegs are positioned slightly forward, and your feet are slightly wider than your shoulders and your body is slightly bent.
To check that you are in the right position, bring yourself close to the ball and take a step back
Step 4. Bend your knees slightly
Try not to stiffen when you are about to swing your golf club, so bend your knees slightly.
- Balance your body weight on the balls of your feet. This may sound difficult, but if you do this then you will easily swing your golf club.
- Center your weight on your feet. Move the heel of your foot to transfer your body weight to your foot.
Part 2 of 4: Holding the Grip
Step 1. Whichever part you want to hold on to your golf club, try to keep it calm
By keeping your golf club steady, you will be able to give more accuracy to your strokes and also you will be able to reach the distance you want well.
Step 2. Baseball grip
This grip is the same as holding a baseball bat. Notes: The three tips below can still be used even if you are left-handed.
- Hold the end of your golf club with your left hand.
- Place your right hand under your left
- Tighten your left hand grip and your right hand trying to stay calm by not gripping your golf club too tightly.
Step 3. Overlap handles
In addition to the baseball grip, you can also use an overlap grip like this. This grip will add stability to your golf club.
Grip your golf club like you would a baseball, but place your right hand slightly up so that the little finger of your right hand is between the index and middle fingers of your left hand
Step 4. Hook grip
This grip provides much more stability than the previous two grips. This method is usually used by famous golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
To use this grip, hold a golf club like you would a baseball grip and then intertwine the little finger of your right hand with the index finger of your left hand
Step 5. Choose a gripping method that is comfortable for you
Each way of holding a golf club has its advantages and disadvantages. In addition to the three ways to hold a golf club above, there are many other ways that have not been mentioned. Try every way to find the one you feel comfortable with.
- People who have small hands are usually more comfortable using the hook grip method and not using the overlap grip method.
- If you're having trouble hitting the ball with a wedge, try to get a better grip on your golf club.
- If you're having trouble hitting the ball with a hook, try reducing your grip on your golf club even more.
Part 3 of 4: Swinging the Golf Club
Step 1. Do the backswing
Backswing is when you swing the stick backwards until the stick reaches above your head. Twist your body as you do the backswing. Follow these three steps to find out more:
- Step one: Lift the golf club backwards. Try to keep your arms straight as you do this.
- Stage two: Bend your elbows as well as your wrists.
- Stage three: Rotate your body while swinging the stick forward. After hitting the ball your left hand (if you are right-handed) should be slightly bent, but your right hand should remain straight.
Step 2. Rotate your body as you do the downswing
Downswing is a downward swing after the backswing. Your body must follow the flow of your hand to get the right momentum.
- Before the ball hits, try to get your hands back straight.
- Move your knees as your body moves in the direction of your hands.
Step 3. Repeat the backswing and downswing
Before you hit the ball, be sure to make sure your stroke will hit the ball accurately. You can also use your hips to add power to your punch.
Step 4. Always watch your strokes
Before you actually hit, make sure to pay attention to the position of your body whether it is correct or not.
Always pay attention to the ball when you are about to hit the ball, make sure you always pay attention to your ball, don't lift your head until you hit the ball properly
Step 5. Don't try to hit the ball too hard
Always pay attention to your distance and body position before you hit the ball. The most important factor is not the power of your stroke, but the position of your body and the way you hold your golf club.
Part 4 of 4: Correcting Errors
Step 1. Slice punch correction
If the ball goes left (if you're right-handed) and then turns right, try to keep your knees bent during the backswing. You may feel sore when your knees continue to bend, but this is something you have to do.
Step 2. Correct the hook stroke
If the ball goes to the right (if you use your right hand) and then turns left, it means that the ball you hit is spinning counterclockwise which means you didn't hit it right in the middle of the ball.
- Try checking your grip if your stroke isn't what you expected it to be.
- Always make sure your body position is correct before you hit the ball.
Step 3. Make sure to hit the ball right in the "center
" The only thing to ensure this is to keep your eyes on the ball for as long as you are about to hit the ball.
Keep your head from following the movement of your body as you do the backswing. It will be difficult to hit the ball precisely if you are not always paying attention to your ball
Suggestion
- Keep your eyes on the ball before you actually hit it properly.
- Always keep your body in balance.
- Golf is a game. Famous golf athletes don't get their titles by chance, but have to go through a training process over and over again. Keep practicing if you want to become a professional golfer.
- The direction of the ball is largely determined by the swing and also the position of the stick when it hits the ball.
- Try to adjust your grip if the ball's direction is not what you expected.
- To achieve the desired distance, you must pay attention to the speed of the head of your golf club, the power of the stroke and also the position of the head of your golf club.
- Try learning by watching videos from people who are already good at golfing to help you.
