| The golf swing follow through tends to rank quite | | | | is hit, because this is where the power and accuracy |
| low in importance whenever you see discussion and | | | | of the shot comes from. So it is worthwhile working |
| articles on golf swing instruction. True, the follow | | | | on this part of the golf game. |
| through in the golf swing does not take place until | | | | What should the correct golf swing follow through |
| the swing has almost finished, and it is normal to | | | | look like? |
| start talking about the golf swing in universal terms, | | | | How frequently do you see club golfers swishing |
| starting with the set up position. | | | | away at the ball, then once the shot is on its way, |
| That said, the follow through is vital, and it is a test | | | | the golfer ends the swing with the weight on the |
| to try and hold the finish position, with the hands not | | | | right side. Often you see golfers nearly fall over after |
| moving, up to and until the ball plops down on the | | | | hitting the golf ball. This is undeniably wrong. What |
| fairway. An interesting exercise is to think only about | | | | needs to happen, is for the weight to be transferred |
| the follow through when you are about to strike a | | | | to favour the left side in the downswing, with the |
| golf shot. Decide, by experimenting with your swing, | | | | hips leading the hands and arms into the impact zone. |
| where you want your hands to be after the shot is | | | | When the left side is moved out of the way, the |
| struck. Specifically, you need to choose how high you | | | | hands and arms play catch up, the ball is struck, and |
| want your finish to be. | | | | then you follow through, keeping the club head near |
| If you need persuading as to the significance of the | | | | to the ground, with the right arm extended. As you |
| follow through in the golf swing, think what would | | | | do so, the head will begin to rise naturally as the right |
| happen if you were to hit the ball without there being | | | | shoulder brushes under the chin. This will force the |
| any follow through. You would then just be stabbing | | | | head to come up slowly. |
| at the ball. The simple truth is, the golf swing | | | | It is well worth your time to rehearse the golf swing |
| generates quite terrific clubhead speed, which needs | | | | follow through, especially with the driver and the |
| to be directed somewhere after the ball is struck. It | | | | other distance clubs, as this will give you those vital |
| is important to follow through correctly after the ball | | | | extra yards on the golf course. |