| A solid, consistent golf swing doesn't receive the | | | | to your hips. The best swing tips begin at the |
| recognition it deserves. You see, golf has always | | | | foundation of the golf swing before even considering |
| been a unique game, with various requirements being | | | | the introduction of the golf club. |
| placed on the player. Mental conditioning is every bit | | | | The swing setup begins with correct foot positions. |
| as crucial to success in the game as being physically | | | | Depending on the type of club used, the space |
| fit. There are many variables involved to be | | | | between your feet will have to be adjusted. A |
| successful at the game, with stamina being one of | | | | general rule of thumb is for your feet to be spaced |
| them. You need to be focused and have complete | | | | about shoulder length apart for most clubs. Generally, |
| control over the muscles that are used throughout | | | | if you are using one of the longer clubs, it is better |
| the entire game. | | | | to increase the width of your stance. Another |
| When it gets down to basics, the art of the golf | | | | exception will be when you use the shorter clubs, |
| swing must be mastered to realize your true | | | | requiring you to narrow you stance accordingly. It can |
| potential. A lot of critics say that swinging a golf club | | | | not be overstated how crucial it is to have proper |
| is easy, and that it really doesn't take any effort. | | | | footing when attempting a golf swing. Having |
| However, this happens to be an inaccurate conclusion. | | | | improper footing will also have an undesirable affect |
| You can play practically all of your life, as many | | | | on your golf game. |
| people have, and never attain the elusive perfect golf | | | | Here are some tips that involve the initial swing of |
| swing. | | | | the club. You must have your shoulders, arms and |
| Just look at all the golf schools in the United States | | | | wrists work together as one unit for best results. |
| alone. The golf swing is such a powerful, mysterious | | | | Try to keep everything loose and relaxed, as |
| part of the game that it commands specialized | | | | unnecessary tension is the last thing you need when |
| attention. If you are considering a golf school, you | | | | attempting a shot. Use the entire body, not just the |
| must understand what a basic golf swing is | | | | arms, during the swing. A nice, easy tempo will |
| composed of, or you could be wasting your money. | | | | produce a better swing than trying to strong arm the |
| The whole body needs to work as one unit to | | | | shot like a lot of beginners do. Preventing the club |
| produce a solid golf swing. Remember to keep a | | | | from dropping below parallel at the top of the |
| stable lower body while maintaining a steady level of | | | | back-swing is recommended. If you let the club drop |
| flexibility and strength. Your upper torso must | | | | down below parallel, this will cause a loss in control on |
| function as one, from your wrists all the way down | | | | the downswing and in turn lead to a bad swing. |