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Golf Tip: Fade

By admin, August 26, 2010 3:08 pm

If you’re a good player who can hit the ball consistently, one shot that you can add to your arsenal is the fade. A fade for a right handed golfer is a shot that starts to the left of the target and gently curves to the right. A fade flies high and lands softly, which can help to hit more greens. Follow this golf tip to hit a fade.

Take your normal setup position and aim your club face at your target. Next, open your stance slightly so that your shoulders and hips are pointed to the left. Next, take your normal swing. By following this tip, your ball will start to the left of your target and then curve back, allowing you to stop the ball quickly on the green.

Keys to the Golf Swing Sequence

By admin, August 13, 2010 12:19 pm

A good golf swing is reproducible. It follows a sequence of steps without fail. The steps of a solid golf swing sequence are:

The first step is the stance. A good stance is the foundation of the golf swing sequence. Weight should be evenly distributed and the body should be relaxed and ready to strike.

Next, the back swing begins. The arms should play a very minor role in this swing. A proper back swing incorporates the larger muscle groups, like the hips, back, and trunk.

At the top of the back swing, the down sing begins. This motion should be not be forced. If the previous steps are faulty in any way, the down swing will be adversely affected. A good down swing should terminate with a proper follow through.

Basic Golf Swing Instruction

By admin, June 29, 2010 2:03 pm

Looking for some simple golf swing instruction? Begin by establishing the correct positioning by putting the ball off your left heel, assuming you swing right handed. Bend at your waist and let your harms hang naturally down, flexing your knees slightly a bit for an athletic feel. Bring the club back in a slow, smooth and fluid back swing, not “breaking” your wrist, and keeping your left eye on the ball. Remember, the back swing is the key to all hitting power in golf! Do not think of trying to hit hard or quickly, only try to make contact with the ball as your hips turn and your weight shifts to your left foot. There you go, straight down the fairway!

Golf Swing Sequence

By admin, September 21, 2009 3:04 pm

The golf swing sequence can be broken down into four steps: address the ball, backswing, downswing, and follow through. Skip any of these four steps, and the result will be a poorly hit ball that misses its intended target.

Address the ball. Line up parallel to the ball with the top of club touching the inside of your thigh. The face of the club should be aimed at the target.

Backswing. Raise the club without hurry and with careful precision. The reason for the backswing is to position arms and club for the downswing.

Downswing. Move the hips, legs, and arms slightly toward the target, and move the club downward. Now is the time for speeding up the club, but keep the motion fluid.

Follow through. Don’t stop the swing after hitting the ball. Also keep your head down and focused on the ball until after the ball is hit.

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