Golf Swing Drills

A perfect golf swing, though a myth, is a worthwhile pursuit and one in which every avid golfer aspires. But getting an effective golf swing definitely takes some practice. But we don't have to start from scratch. Sometimes the best advice is just by following what real professionals do. Here are a couple of tips from real professionals that can help you improve your swing.

(1) A lot of golf players make the mistake in believing a longer, more powerful golf swing comes from the arms by itself. But, if you are striving for maximum power, you MUST engage a number of different muscles to ensure a powerful swing. You need to incorporate not just the arms, but the torso (or core), trunk, legs, shoulders, AND arms. Make certain once you are practicing that you're swinging naturally and freely but utilizing your entire body as opposed to just the arms.

(2) Ensure that your setup and address include a triangle or "V" with your forearms, wrists, and shoulders. Stay away from cocking your overextending elbows and stay controlled but loose (no tension).

(3) Do not overextend your backswing. Plenty of golf players make the mistake of executing the "John Daly," or bringing the clubhead and shaft back so much in the backswing that it goes well beyond parallel and actually dips towards the front shoulder. Due to the natural rotation of your body in a proper golf swing, bringing the clubhead past parallel will actually engage muscles you do not want to use - as a result, you must overcompensate to make contact with the ball squarely and you'll truly lessen the extra power you wanted to create by bringing the club back further.

(4) Stay balanced - when reaching back for a little extra, we normally change our positioning to compensate for the additional shift of weight. Firstly, you should avoid the itch to swing harder. But, if you can't resist, at least ensure you are remaining level and balanced throughout your entire swing. Nothing damages a swing more than "coming out" of your stance and losing control of where you are hitting the ball.