| First and foremost, simply because your stance is | | | | 3) Try Some Balance Exercises |
| correct, it does not automatically mean you have | | | | |
| proper balance. Balance is crucial to your golf swing | | | | A very simple, but effective balance exercise, is to |
| because it dictates how your weight transfers and | | | | close your eyes and stand on 1 leg. The objective is |
| the tempo of your swing. These 4 key tips will help | | | | to gradually increase the length of time you can |
| improve your balance, which will enable you to | | | | stand without losing balance. Try it, it is harder than it |
| improve your game. | | | | sounds!Another great way to improve balance is to |
| | | | | kick a soccer ball around a backyard obstacle course. |
| 1) Medications Can Effect Proper Balance | | | | Set up some chairs and weave around them while |
| | | | | gently kicking the ball. Start off very slowly and |
| The correct functioning of the inner ear is important | | | | gradually pick up your pace. Do not worry about how |
| for proper balance. Some medications cause what is | | | | "good" you look, simply perform at your own pace, |
| known as "ear poisoning." Nearly 1/2 of people taking | | | | and strive for improvement. An improvement in your |
| certain forms of anti-biotics experience the dizzying | | | | golf swing is well worth looking a bit awkward. |
| side effects of "ear poisoning". Balance can be | | | | |
| effected by taking diuretics. Diuretics cause a loss of | | | | 4) Start Using A Balance Board And/Or an Exercise |
| electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, which can | | | | Ball |
| cause dizziness and effect balance. Should dizziness | | | | |
| persist, be sure to consult a physician. Migraine | | | | To find out about purchasing either a balance board |
| headaches can affect balance as well. | | | | or an exercise ball, simply "Google" in those terms |
| | | | | while performing a Google search. Practice sitting for |
| 2) Loosen Up And keep Your Head Still | | | | extended periods of time on the exercise ball. Sitting |
| | | | | on the ball is excellent for strengthening the core |
| Keeping your head still during your golf swing is | | | | muscles and improving balance. Your posture will |
| critical for proper balance. When the head moves | | | | improve, too!The balance board is challenging to use, |
| during the swing, the brain has difficulty keeping the | | | | but using it regularly will greatly improve your center |
| body centered and balanced. Similarly, when muscles | | | | of gravity. A well aligned center of gravity is crucial |
| are tense, balance is negatively affected. Learning | | | | for your golf swing.Hopefully, these 4 tips will |
| basic stretches, and applying them prior to playing, | | | | improve your balance. Just remember, practicing for |
| can help improve balance. In fact, learning some basic | | | | hours on your golf game will be unproductive if you |
| Yoga or Pilates, can improve flexibility and improve | | | | do not work on improving balance. No other single |
| balance. | | | | factor will do more to improve your golf swing. |
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