| When people first join a sport, the instructor will not | | | | The individual should stop the follow through halfway |
| just let the individual play the game. This is because | | | | to the finish to see if this correct making sure the |
| the person has to be taught everything in theory | | | | toe of the club points up in this position and that the |
| first to be able to understand the basics before | | | | trailing side is released over the lead hand. If done |
| moving on. | | | | properly, this can be the slice and block from |
| One lesson that amateurs and professionals will | | | | happening. |
| always have to practice when playing golf is the drills. | | | | 3. Some golfers are not in the right position when |
| This serves as the basis for going through the | | | | taking a shot. This can be avoided by being not too |
| motion until the follow through to ensure its smooth | | | | far or too close and checking if the alignment is in the |
| travel close to the hole as possible. | | | | shape of a square. It is best to practice this in front |
| Teeing off is the most important part in golf. This is | | | | of a mirror so the distance can be noted when this is |
| because a good swing will bring the ball closer to the | | | | already being done in the green. |
| intended target making it easy to putt then move on | | | | 4. The golfer should also check on the divots. If this |
| to the next hole. | | | | is too shallow, then the person is coming into the ball |
| Golfers who have a hard time hitting either hit a | | | | too much from the inside. This can be avoided by |
| block or slice through it. In both cases, the ball will not | | | | practicing with the ball on a side hill below the feet. |
| travel that far. | | | | While some may not have a problem of being too |
| A block to the right is caused by a swing path that is | | | | shallow, the individual could be having a problem by |
| too shallow or flat while a slice could be an open club | | | | doing this too deep. This can also be corrected by |
| face at impact or an out to in swing path. | | | | practicing some shots on side hills with the ball above |
| If the person has this problem, here are a few tips | | | | the feet. |
| that can change that. | | | | 5. Some people also have a problem with the flat |
| 1. The player should first check on the grip. This is | | | | swing. It is best to do some drills with the back 6 |
| because this controls the club face. The person | | | | inches away from a wall then make some swings. |
| should make sure that the letter "V" is formed with | | | | The person will know this is done correctly if the |
| the thumb and the forefinger on each hand pointing | | | | body does not make any contact with the wall. This |
| toward the trailing side shoulder. | | | | will enable the player to get the golf club higher and |
| It is advisable not to hold it tight because this keeps | | | | get the right of effort needed in making the back |
| the face of the club open making it impossible to get | | | | swing. |
| a good shot. | | | | People say practice makes perfect. By working on |
| 2. Doing golf swing drills should not only be done in | | | | these drills, people will surely see some improvement |
| the range or the golf course. It is best to also | | | | when the individual plays another game. |
| practice this at home in front of the mirror. | | | | |