Positioning Your Feet for the Right Swing
One of the often discussed issue among golfers relate to getting better swings by changing the position of your feet. Having the right grounding before you swing, specifically by changing the angle of your feet, can make a difference in hitting the ball to the right area of green. Specifically, this change will make a difference in whether your ball slices or hooks, as opposed to moving straight forward. Determining whether your feet are in the right position or not and making adjustments to get a better position can provide you with better swing.
You will know if your feet are off position from the the outcome of the swing that you get. For instance, if you hit a slice that doesn’t maintain control, then it is most likely because your feet are not in the proper position. If you are having difficulties with a full back swing or have to adjust to stop banana balls, then it may also be related to the position your feet are in. If any of these three qualities are fitting your swings, then adjusting your feet first can help you to get in a better swing.
If you aren’t sure whether your feet are in the right position, then you can test your position by taking a practice swing that will let you know if you need to adjust your position. There are two main characteristics that will show in a practice swing that doesn’t have the right foot work. The first is shown by the club turning less than it is supposed to in a back swing. The second way to know if your foot position is not in the right area is by a cut motion that occurs when your swing comes closer to the ball, which will send your ball to the right instead of straight on the course.
To adjust your position, you will want to imagine a clock that is underneath your feet. If you are swinging from the right, then your left foot should be at a “12 o’clock” position and your right foot should be at a “2 o’clock” position. If you are swinging from the left, then the left foot should be at “10 o’clock and the right should be at “12 o’clock.” You will notice that with this defined adjustment, your swing will straighten and that it won’t take as much impact to hit the ball further.
If you want to add in impact to different swings, then it is essential to begin with putting your feet in the right position. This will stop slices and hooks from occurring and can help you to get a straight shot on the course. Knowing how to define this problem and understanding what is needed to fix this is the beginning to getting a sure shot while altering your posture for the best hit.
November 1st, 2009 at 8:06 pm
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