In this topic we will learn how to swing a golf club, the swing is the rotational movement to hit the golf ball using a club, it consists of three steps: backswing the impact and the finish.
The backswing is the initial movement when the golfer pulls the club from behind the golf ball raising it above the shoulders, this is the phase of the swing that creates power. The backswing can be done as follows: raise the club flexing your wrists progressively, pivot your shoulders and your hips while keeping your initial posture, your left shoulder will be under your chin at the end of this movement. The backswing ends when the reverse movement starts the downswing.
The impact is the phase of bringing the club down towards the ball, let natural gravity bring your shoulders, your arms and your club down towards the ball while accelerating, relax your wrists just before the impact with the ball to give power to your swing.
The finish after the impact with the ball, allow your pelvis, shoulders, and club to follow through and continue the rotation, your back foot will rise up naturally to complete the movement. The club will finish its journey above your shoulder as your chest is facing towards the target.
To hit the ball further, don’t try to strike the ball forcefully, a powerful swing is a relaxed swing with amplitude. Mastering the swing requires lots of practice and repetition before heading for the golf course. Spend some time practicing, and with experience your swing will become more natural, more relaxed and therefore more effective.
