| So you've hit a rut, and think you are in need of a | | | | 1. Stance is important in any golf shot, and it is |
| golf swing aid? You're not alone! And don't feel | | | | imperative that you know where your feet are lining |
| ashamed, because many golfers out there have | | | | up. A free golf swing aid is available to you right in |
| many of the same problems that you do. But before | | | | your golf back if you think your stance is the culprit. |
| you run out and start wasting your money, there are | | | | Line up your shot at a driving range sign, and address |
| a few things you need to do. | | | | the ball. Without moving your feet, take the club and |
| First, you must identify your problem. Purchasing a | | | | place it on the ground in front of you so it is touching |
| golf swing aid that does not directly "attack" your | | | | the tips of your shoes. Leave the club on the ground |
| problem area will eventually prove to be a worthless | | | | and take a few steps back. Look to see where the |
| investment. In order to properly decide which golf | | | | club is pointing, and if it is not pointing at the driving |
| swing aid to purchase, it might be beneficial for you | | | | range sign, you probably need to work a little bit on |
| to have a professional (or a friend who knows what | | | | your stance. (If you want, you can place another club |
| they are talking about) analyze your swing. | | | | on the ground, and line up to the ball with your feet |
| Head out to the driving range with someone that | | | | touching the club as you swing. This way, you will get |
| knows proper swing mechanics, and have them jot | | | | a feel of how your feet are supposed to be aligned |
| down a few problem areas in your swing. If you are | | | | when striking the ball at a particular target. After a |
| pushing the ball to the right (or blatantly slicing the | | | | while, remove the club, and continue hitting balls on |
| ball) for instance, there are several reasons why this | | | | the range. Double check your stance every 3 or 4 |
| might be happening. A few quick checkpoints could | | | | shots to make sure that you have conditioned your |
| be your stance, grip and/or swing mechanics. If any | | | | brain to approach the ball correctly.) |
| of these (or a combination of the three) are | | | | 2. Swing mechanics are difficult to master. Your swing |
| occurring during your swing, you may be able to | | | | speed on the backswing and forward swing are |
| quickly fix the problem. | | | | crucial in making sure that your body rotates in |
| If you are unable to maintain the proper golf swing, | | | | harmony with your golf club. Hinged irons and drivers |
| you may need to utilize a golf swing aid to get your | | | | are a great way to measure your swing speed. If |
| body used to the correct swing plane, grip, stance or | | | | your backswing is too fast, the club will buckle. If |
| swing mechanics. After practicing with the golf swing | | | | your forward swing is too fast, the club will buckle |
| aid for a few hours each day, your brain will | | | | again! Practicing with a hinged club allows you to get |
| "remember" how the swing "feels" when you hit the | | | | the feel for the proper speed, and allow your body |
| ball. The golf swing aid will point you in the right | | | | to rotate beautifully with the club. |
| direction, or allow you to hold the club properly. After | | | | 3. Your grip can be corrected quite easily with a |
| a while, you will be able to drop the swing aid, and be | | | | yardstick. If you grip the yardstick just like a golf |
| able to swing at the ball with the corrected form. | | | | club, this can give you a good indication of how to |
| Here are three common problem areas to consider: | | | | hold the club properly. Not too tight, and not too |
| | | | loose. |