The Golf Drive

Golf, when given a quick glance by the average watcher - will see the game as simple as it gets. One would see it as simply striking a golf ball as nearest as possible to the hole. However, it's not as simple as it gets. Even the professional golfer had to endure months and months of training just to improve even the way they hit the ball.

Like any other forms of physical activity, gold also requires practice particularly in terms of who one plays it. It won't be thrilling if you just shout "FORE!!!" and hack away and go par. The golf caddy will sleep with boredom while you strike all the way to the hole. A golfer must master one of the basic yet important skills in golf- The golf drive.

The drive may seem as easy as it looks but it isn't just all about looking cool when you strike the ball. It is one of the aspects that a golfer must focus on as it can greatly impact the result of his or her shot. Here are certain things that a beginner must follow to little by little master the game of golf.

The Suitable Golf Club: The key doesn't only lie on the power of the swing, but also on the right club used. No matter how powerful your swing is, it will not lead you good shots if you use the wrong golf club. It will result to air shots, slices, or worse some pulled muscles. It is best to know the right club for the appropriate shots, then the strength of your shot will come next. If you are used to the suitable club and how to use it, you can try elevating your game by delivering stronger strikes.

Eye on the Hole: The player must concentrate on the target. He or she must not look at the sides, left or right. The eyes must be parallel with the target. It will greatly have an effect on the direction of the shot upon impact, therefore a big aid in getting the golf ball as close as possible to the hole.

Keeping the Elbow Attached to the Hip: You need to have the right arm held close to the hip as this will guarantee that the body will make the arms drive along with the golf club upon impact. This will bend the right arm, giving power with the position of the body.

Muscle must be Supple and Grip should be Soft: Maintaining a soft but firm grip offers you to have a quicker release on impact. Do you notice that after swinging, most golfers don't put away their arms immediately? This is where "leaving the club at the top" comes in. After the swing, leaving the golf club at the top could make the trunk and limbs to rotate back first than the upper part of the body. In such a manner, the feeling of strain won't be felt. It will also make sure that the swings will be effortless after lots of practice.

Shorter Backswings: Too much swinging of the club will just let the golfer lose control. With the proper wrist hinge and making the body go on a full turn, will already contribute to the consistency of one's drive.

Hip Rotation: Higher clubhead speed and distance is improved greatly by aggressive hip rotation. Doing this will create high torque in the body and will be strengthened making the swings stronger and farther.

The Spine Tilt: Tilting the spine - tilting it away from the target - enables one to sweep up on the ball. Sweeping the ball up creates distance, and this is a common issue for amateurs. They seem to keep their bodies straight or on a reverse spine, so the ball loses height and distance.

The Foot Anchor: Use one of your feet as an anchor to make hits longer. The anchor foot is the foot the golfer will swing away from and towards the golf ball. It will also stop the golfer from going just too early on the downswing that it will prevent the decrease of distance.

Alignment of Hips and Shoulders: Making a drive solid depends on how the golfer will keep his/her backswing side as motionless as possible. This keeps the shoulders and hips on a level alignment at makes a solid rotation of the body.

The Baseball Swing: Baseball also involves swings as it does in golf. You practice swinging on a waist-level imagining as if a pitcher delivered the ball on a lower level. Feel the swing as if the golf club hit the ball and whisks thru impact. By doing so, you can have a well-established degree of speed and power on the swing. This will certainly lead to additional yards!

The Arms: It is a given truth that it's always the trunk which has been the focal point of golf swings, but don't exclude the arms. You must maintain it fit and conditioned for your swing as it will make one's golf swings like clockwork.

Reducing Spin: When off the drive, a spinning ball will not cover the needed distance. Utilizing a higher tee than normal, eliminating of downward action and remaining behind the ball will thwart this from occurring.

Staying In Shape: There is nothing better than being fit for any sport. Keeping the body in good condition will build more power, specifically in the swings and drives.

Golfing isn't simple. It calls for discipline and having a good drive will make certain that one should be able to sink the hole. It requires a great deal of practice. Bring out the Tiger Woods in you!