| Start with a good grip that is not too tight. For most | | | | and hips away from the ball. The feel you are going |
| beginners it is best to use an interlocking grip. Try to | | | | for during your backswing is that of a coiled spring |
| keep the 'V' that is formed between your thumb and | | | | that is at maximum tension at the top of the |
| the palm of your hand pointing directly down the | | | | backswing. Practice is essential to the attainment of a |
| shaft of the club. Grip is important, but so are stance, | | | | proper golf swing. |
| maintaining a proper swing plane through the | | | | Begin your downswing with the hips and feel the |
| backswing and the downswing, impact, and | | | | shoulders uncoil as you rotate back towards the golf |
| follow-through. To coordinate everything when | | | | ball and towards the moment of impact. Make sure |
| preparing to drive the ball, begin with a deep breath | | | | to keep your head steady and your eye on the ball |
| and just let your arms and legs relax a bit. | | | | during the downswing to ensure that your body |
| Take a stance that centers the ball mid-way | | | | rotation brings the clubface back into contact with |
| between your front and back foot and stand with | | | | the ball in order for the clubface to contact the ball |
| your knees bent slightly. Lean over at the hip so that | | | | 'squarely.' The clubface should be neither open nor |
| your lower back remains straight, but such that your | | | | closed at impact. |
| torso is at forty-five (or lesser) degree angle to your | | | | Impact is the moment of truth in golf, so placing the |
| lower body. Grip the club as described above and | | | | ball in the correct position in your stance from the |
| keep your head down as you begin your swing. | | | | outset of your swing is critical to arriving at the |
| Always remain steady and keep your eye on the ball. | | | | correct impact position at the end of your |
| Focus is the key here. | | | | downswing. This is the key to the development of a |
| At the start of your backswing, keep your head | | | | proper golf swing. The next thing to do is make sure |
| down and bring the golf club back slowly keeping it | | | | to continue your swing and follow-through. |
| parallel to the ground as you rotate your shoulders | | | | |