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Is Your Practice Swing Better Than Your Real Swing?
By: Jonathan Barrett
Why is my practice swing often better than my real golf swing?
When I understood the answer to this question it made a big difference to my golf swing. How many golfers do you see on the tee making a nice free practice swing and then duff or slice the ball with their real swing? It happens doesn't it, it happens a lot. Well, I came to realise that when I understood the journey that the golf club needs to take around your body then I also realised where so many amateur golfers were going wrong with the difference between their practice swing and their real swing.
You see when you understand that the golf swing is about technique not aggression then your body starts to work differently.
When you make your practice swing you remain relaxed and free moving. When you make your real swing you immediately start to tense the big muscles in your body particularly your back and shoulders. Your brain starts telling you body 'look guys if we want to hit this ball a mile then we need to put loads of effort it' - WRONG!
Next time you swing - remember to keep your back and shoulder muscles relaxed so that your real swing is as good and as free as your practice swing.
Remember the proper and most efficient golf swing is all about technique not aggression.
The answer to this question lies in the way we think the golf swing works - we need to convince ourselves that the Pro Golfers swing works - Power without effort - and we too will follow their lead.
A good exercise to demonstrate that loose muscles work better than tense muscles is to try running down your garden with loose muscles then tense your muscles and try again - the difference is dramatic isn't it and the golf swing is no different, we need to keep our muscles relaxed for them to work effectively.
Tensing prior to moving doesn't help - you need to relax to let your muscles work properly at the right point in your swing.
One of the main problems that generates this tensing motion is caused by the way many amateur golfers practice. How many golfers have you seen at the golf range who go straight for their driver and start trying to knock the ball out of the range? Many I would guess. These golfers are simply trying too hard. Golfers should concentrate on accuracy on the range not distance i.e. how close can I hit it to a line from me to the target?
One way of practising that takes out the need to try and knock the skin off the ball is to use plastic balls, you know the ones you can by from the golf shop. Once you start hitting these balls you quickly realise you can't hit these balls 300 yards so don't try to. It results in you concentrating far better on technique. They also have the added benefit that you only need about 30 yards of space to practice in.
Jon Barrett WAS a frustrated golfer who studied the golf swing for 5 years...read about his eye opening concepts: www.golfswingeureka.com
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Hybrid Golf Clubs
The target is not always the center of the fairway or green. To setup the next shot the target could be to the left or right of the fairway. Ball flight differs between players. If a player fades his tee shot, the target would be to the left of center of the fairway. If he draws the ball, the target would be right of center.One good point here is to always aim away from trouble on the course whenever possible. If there is trouble on the right, tee on the right side of the teeing area. Do the opposite if the trouble is on the left. In other words,tee the ball on the side the trouble is.
To learn more go to golf trainings aids
Golf Club Reviews
The off-season is also a good time to renew your equipment, in particular your clubs. If you start practicing with your new clubs during winter you have more time to get used to them, rather than having to struggle in spring when the 'serious' golf season starts again. Another reason to stock up during winter is that prices are usually at their lowest, with many merchants offering off-season and (post-)holiday specials.
Golf Club
Many swing faults occur from an improper setup. This can cause unnecessary adjustments during the swing. Taking care to position the ball, feet, hips and shoulders properly ensures building a good swing foundation. Testing has shown golfers with open stances show no more tendency to slice than golfers with closed stances. The open stance may give the golfers a little more opportunity to slice, because it allows a little more freedom in the downswing and follow-though. The square stance is used by most successful golfers. Beginners should start with a square stance. As you advance, you can experiment with the advantages of other stances. Avoid extreme stances. Experiment to find the stance that works best for you. Take care to set up consistently on all normal shots.
For more information go to golf equipment
Golf Drivers
Keeping the clubface angle square to the target after impact breaks down the left wrist, restricting the left arm rotation. These faults set up a chain reaction creating other faults. The lack of arm rotation affects both clubface direction and angle,resulting in both loss of accuracy and distance. Finally, your swing is going at such a high speed that it's a physical impossibilty for you to even attempt to make any adjustments so commit yourself to doing the right things properly in your setup and takeaway because after that things are out of your control.
For more information go to golf trainings aids
Today's Golf News
Trust Runs Deep with Titleist.
Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT
Bart Bryant Leads Titleist to Four-Win Week, Tops Leaderboard at Memorial Tournament.
Rob Mottram - How to Sequence Exercises for Better Results
Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Here are a couple helpful hints about your exercise program design
Train with PGA TOUR Star Camilo Villegas on “Golf Fitness Academy Presented by Titleist”
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Demonstrates the importance of stretching as part of his total body workout routine
PGA Tour Pro Jonathan Byrd Demonstrates His Total Body Workout on the Next ''Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist''
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Missing links: The battle of Askernish
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:01 +0000
<p>For golf enthusiasts around the world, it is news that should send them reaching for their clubs, argyle sweaters and plus fours: a 'lost' course designed by one of the sport's legendary names, Old Tom Morris, has been found and is in the process of being restored. </p>
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Featured Golf Article
If you want a great golf swing then get this Simple Golf Swing eBook
Is Your Practice Swing Better Than Your Real Swing?
By: Jonathan Barrett
Why is my practice swing often better than my real golf swing?
When I understood the answer to this question it made a big difference to my golf swing. How many golfers do you see on the tee making a nice free practice swing and then duff or slice the ball with their real swing? It happens doesn't it, it happens a lot. Well, I came to realise that when I understood the journey that the golf club needs to take around your body then I also realised where so many amateur golfers were going wrong with the difference between their practice swing and their real swing.
You see when you understand that the golf swing is about technique not aggression then your body starts to work differently.
When you make your practice swing you remain relaxed and free moving. When you make your real swing you immediately start to tense the big muscles in your body particularly your back and shoulders. Your brain starts telling you body 'look guys if we want to hit this ball a mile then we need to put loads of effort it' - WRONG!
Next time you swing - remember to keep your back and shoulder muscles relaxed so that your real swing is as good and as free as your practice swing.
Remember the proper and most efficient golf swing is all about technique not aggression.
The answer to this question lies in the way we think the golf swing works - we need to convince ourselves that the Pro Golfers swing works - Power without effort - and we too will follow their lead.
A good exercise to demonstrate that loose muscles work better than tense muscles is to try running down your garden with loose muscles then tense your muscles and try again - the difference is dramatic isn't it and the golf swing is no different, we need to keep our muscles relaxed for them to work effectively.
Tensing prior to moving doesn't help - you need to relax to let your muscles work properly at the right point in your swing.
One of the main problems that generates this tensing motion is caused by the way many amateur golfers practice. How many golfers have you seen at the golf range who go straight for their driver and start trying to knock the ball out of the range? Many I would guess. These golfers are simply trying too hard. Golfers should concentrate on accuracy on the range not distance i.e. how close can I hit it to a line from me to the target?
One way of practising that takes out the need to try and knock the skin off the ball is to use plastic balls, you know the ones you can by from the golf shop. Once you start hitting these balls you quickly realise you can't hit these balls 300 yards so don't try to. It results in you concentrating far better on technique. They also have the added benefit that you only need about 30 yards of space to practice in.
Jon Barrett WAS a frustrated golfer who studied the golf swing for 5 years...read about his eye opening concepts: www.golfswingeureka.com
Additional Info On Golf Today
Hybrid Golf Clubs
The target is not always the center of the fairway or green. To setup the next shot the target could be to the left or right of the fairway. Ball flight differs between players. If a player fades his tee shot, the target would be to the left of center of the fairway. If he draws the ball, the target would be right of center.One good point here is to always aim away from trouble on the course whenever possible. If there is trouble on the right, tee on the right side of the teeing area. Do the opposite if the trouble is on the left. In other words,tee the ball on the side the trouble is.
To learn more go to golf trainings aids
Golf Club Reviews
The off-season is also a good time to renew your equipment, in particular your clubs. If you start practicing with your new clubs during winter you have more time to get used to them, rather than having to struggle in spring when the 'serious' golf season starts again. Another reason to stock up during winter is that prices are usually at their lowest, with many merchants offering off-season and (post-)holiday specials.
Golf Club
Many swing faults occur from an improper setup. This can cause unnecessary adjustments during the swing. Taking care to position the ball, feet, hips and shoulders properly ensures building a good swing foundation. Testing has shown golfers with open stances show no more tendency to slice than golfers with closed stances. The open stance may give the golfers a little more opportunity to slice, because it allows a little more freedom in the downswing and follow-though. The square stance is used by most successful golfers. Beginners should start with a square stance. As you advance, you can experiment with the advantages of other stances. Avoid extreme stances. Experiment to find the stance that works best for you. Take care to set up consistently on all normal shots.
For more information go to golf equipment
Golf Drivers
Keeping the clubface angle square to the target after impact breaks down the left wrist, restricting the left arm rotation. These faults set up a chain reaction creating other faults. The lack of arm rotation affects both clubface direction and angle,resulting in both loss of accuracy and distance. Finally, your swing is going at such a high speed that it's a physical impossibilty for you to even attempt to make any adjustments so commit yourself to doing the right things properly in your setup and takeaway because after that things are out of your control.
For more information go to golf trainings aids
Today's Golf News
Trust Runs Deep with Titleist.
Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT
Bart Bryant Leads Titleist to Four-Win Week, Tops Leaderboard at Memorial Tournament.
Rob Mottram - How to Sequence Exercises for Better Results
Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Here are a couple helpful hints about your exercise program design
Train with PGA TOUR Star Camilo Villegas on “Golf Fitness Academy Presented by Titleist”
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Demonstrates the importance of stretching as part of his total body workout routine
PGA Tour Pro Jonathan Byrd Demonstrates His Total Body Workout on the Next ''Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist''
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Missing links: The battle of Askernish
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:01 +0000
<p>For golf enthusiasts around the world, it is news that should send them reaching for their clubs, argyle sweaters and plus fours: a 'lost' course designed by one of the sport's legendary names, Old Tom Morris, has been found and is in the process of being restored. </p>
golf club head covers
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