Achieving the Perfect Golf Swing

With golf, form is everything; it is crucial to having a good game. However, not many people have the perfect golf swing in their skill set. Making a swing can be broken down into six sequences. There is the setup, the takeaway, backswing, downswing, impact, and the follow-through.

The first step, the setup, involves taking the correct position to make a good swing before it even starts. The golfer must stand beside the ball and rest the clubhead directly behind it. The golfer’s hands must remain free-flowing straight down from their shoulders, and their knees must be slightly bent. The golfer’s weight must be distributed evenly on the golfer’s feet.

The golfer then moves into the takeaway, the start of the swing. Ideally, the takeaway ends with the club parallel to the ground. Arms must remain straight, and wrists must not bend at this point.

The next step is the backswing. This starts at the end of the takeaway, while the club is parallel to the ground. The left arm must remain straight, and the left foot should stay on the ground at all times. At this point, the left foot should point towards the ball. The entire process is slow as it seeks to protect the integrity of the swing. When the club is parallel to the ground at the height of the backswing, it should face the ball. This will keep the swing on plane and ensure a solid hit.

After the backswing comes the downswing. Compared to the backswing, the downswing is faster. During the downswing, hinge your wrists for as long as possible to increase acceleration towards the impact. If all the preceding steps are done right, you should notice that your upper body follows the turn and swing of the lower body. Keep the dominant elbow close to the body to ensure the club stays on the right path to the ball.

And then comes impact. This is the only period when the golfer makes contact with the ball. If the steps preceding this point were followed religiously, the hands should be slightly ahead of the ball at impact, with the eyes and hips trained on the ball. When using an iron, the impact must be made during the downward motion. However, with wood, the impact should be made after the club has reached the lowest point of the downswing, just as it is rising again.

The follow-through is the last stage of the swing. The body does not stop at impact, and so the torso continues to turn after the ball has taken flight. All the weight is now on a stably planted front leg. The hands and clubhead circle around the body as the torso turns.

These are the six vital sequences of making the perfect golf swing. It is imperative to follow these steps as a golfer because not only does it lead to a good shot, it also reduces the strain on the body and helps avoid injuries sustained as a result of constant stress on parts of the body used in the swing.

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