They say that the golf swing is 90% mental and 10% physical, but the mind controls that 10% too, so you can do the math. (That is 100% mental, folks) The full golf swing is a complex motion that is difficult to learn and is an unnatural, complex rotation of the body aimed at accelerating the club head to a great speed. The perfect golf swing is a personal thing, and is one that works, time and time again, to send the ball in exactly the same direction and for exactly the same distance, commensurate with club selection, time after time, weather conditions permitting. It is probably the single most important aspect of achieving a good game of golf. Yet many golf instructors will agree that the perfect golf swing is a myth.
What is Perfect?
We would all be lying if we said that we did not want to have a perfect golf swing, but is there really such a thing? After all, even Ben Hogan admitted to only hitting a few “perfect” shots per round. It could be argued, then, that the perfect swing is one that is repeatable. Any swing that achieves that could be described as the perfect swing because if that guy can swing the club the same way every time, and the ball goes where he wants, it is HIS perfect swing.
Training
Training is the approach of swing technique, practice and swing exercises to improve golf game. A powerful golf swing is the result of proper balance and weight transfer — therefore balance training is considered a fundamental aspect of instruction and practice.
Balance
Balance is a word that is synonymous with golf. Within the swing, it is responsible in both your body and the mechanics of the swing. Balance in relation to the golf swing is the ability of your body to maintain the correct spine angle and center of gravity during each phase of the swing. It is absolutely critical if you want to lower your scores, drive the ball farther, and get more enjoyment out of the game. If you keep only one thought in mind: balance, balance, balance.
Power
Ben Hogan’s secret wasn’t his swing, but how he controlled his swing movement while allowing maximum power that made him deadly accurate. Tiger Woods golf swing is one that creates a lot of power and sometimes gets him into trouble. Tour players generate immense swing power while making their swing virtually effortless by using leverage. Every golfer must understand this before they can develop a powerful, consistent swing that will hold up on the golf course AND it’s the real secret to keeping your own mind from ruining your game. The more you wind up your swing (the further back you move your hands) the more powerful your swing will be.
Video
Video golf lessons are perfect because video golf lessons allow you to take the swing of a professional and break that down while you learn how to fix your own swing at your own pace. You would be amazed at how just watching video can help. The famous 1930s videos produced by Bobby Jones are awesome and you can catch them for free every now and then on the Golf Channel. Video golf lessons can be a great help.
The golf swing is a complex coordination of power, flexibility and stability; combining the lower and upper body through the core. However, for many people trying to perfect their golf swing is pure torture: they practice their swing at the driving range the watch videos they talk to their golfing friends they dream about the perfect golf swing some even have golf lessons from their club professional. Taking advice and tips from your brother or friend about your swing is like asking your doctor to fix your car. Pick some swing training aid, stick with it for more than one day, and I know that you will be pleasantly surprised at the results.
By: Bill Sheers
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