A MUST for better ball striking is staying in posture throughout impact. This position is consistent with all Tour Professionals. What does "staying in posture" mean? It means hinging from your hips/bending from your pelvis (see pictures). In my latest article on The Golf Channel's Instruction Blog, I mentioned a towel drill for maintaining this hip hinge - http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-instruction/tip-week-good-posture-leads-solid-strikes/
To set up this drill:
If you want better ball striking, consistency, and distance, proper hip hinge and maintaining the hip hinge throughout the swing is a critical part of the golf swing.
Happy Practicing!!
To set up this drill:
- Roll up a golf or beach towel
- Place your heels on the towel (make sure the balls of your feet are on the ground)
- Make swings with or without the golf ball maintaining this position.
If you want better ball striking, consistency, and distance, proper hip hinge and maintaining the hip hinge throughout the swing is a critical part of the golf swing.
Happy Practicing!!
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