| There you are in the middle of the fairway preparing | | | | take it back to violently. The body has an automatic |
| for a simple approach shot. You've nailed that drive | | | | stabilizing process that will compensate for the shift in |
| and now a birdie putt is just a swing away. This is so | | | | center of balance and move your body involuntarily. |
| doable. Golf is easy from the fairway. | | | | In this particular case the motion of the back swing |
| You make the swing but instead of the towering | | | | and the weight of the club pulling up and back you |
| approach shot you envisioned the ball ends up | | | | most likely will raise your head. |
| bounding along the ground hopping and jumping its | | | | When the downswing begins you just don't have the |
| way until it comes to rest only a few dozen yards | | | | time to re-adjust. Hence the club head is now moved |
| ahead. | | | | away from the ball an equal distance as your head, |
| What a disappointment. Now you're frustrated and | | | | resulting in a topped shot. |
| embarrassed. Not to mention there is now no shot at | | | | To correct this swing fault, try using multiple fast |
| that birdie putt. You've topped the ball. Again. | | | | practice swings. Swing the club back and forth very |
| So why do you top the ball like this? The answer to | | | | rapidly without stopping over and over again just |
| that question will depend on why your head is | | | | work on keeping your balance. Take careful notice of |
| moving up during the shot. You could be lifting your | | | | how your swing moves around your spine driven by |
| head due to a balance problem or you could be | | | | your free swinging arms and how your body will |
| overly anxious to watch the ball flight. | | | | naturally find the correct bend from the hips. |
| Let's talk about the first reason today. The other is | | | | Then step up to the ball using that swing posture and |
| covered in a prior article called Golf Swing Tips: Look | | | | swing the same from address as you did while you |
| Up to See a Bad Shot for Duffers. | | | | were practicing. You will be shocked at how solid you |
| For those with a balance issue it is likely caused by | | | | will begin striking the ball. No more lifting up!! |
| either poor posture at address or a too violent | | | | Make this practice swing technique a part of your |
| backswing. | | | | regular routine and you will see greatly improved ball |
| As you move the club back to the top this can alter | | | | striking and a lot less frustration and embarrassment. |
| your center of balance if you take it too far back or | | | | |