| For some of us golfers, this is something that | | | | Ensure that you can see the ball from the beginning |
| happens to us more often that we would like. You | | | | to end of your swing. Even if it is a difficult shot, do |
| know what I am talking about. Shots that throw you | | | | not lose focus on the ball. This will help you hit the |
| off balance or aren't as simple as instruction videos | | | | ball cleanly and solidly. |
| or professionals make them look. Here are some | | | | If you keep your eye on the ball, then your swing will |
| great ways to overcome the awkward shots. | | | | be free from faults and the ball will be hit correctly. If |
| When you have an awkward shot to make, think | | | | you can keep your head still for the entire swing until |
| about how you can swing, keep your balance, and | | | | the club head meets the ball, your swing will definitely |
| keep from moving your head. Then imagine the line | | | | improve. Then if you have an awkward shot, you will |
| your club travels along. | | | | be able to hit it with confidence and assurance. |
| Prior to setting up your shot, consider where the club | | | | Bad or difficult weather can make any shot more |
| head needs to travel for the greatest distance in a | | | | difficult. When the wind is blowing, it is important to |
| straight line. Keep in mind that the ball makes contact | | | | keep your feet closer together. It is natural to think |
| with the club head for several inches. After you | | | | that you just need to hit the ball harder, but the |
| make a few practice swings, you will be able to see | | | | wind makes it even more important to hit the ball |
| what relationship your feet will have with the line and | | | | correctly. |
| then you can determine your stance. | | | | The more awkward the shot, the more you need |
| It is important to keep from swaying when you are | | | | your muscles to be relaxed enough to make the |
| about the hit the ball. Just before you swing, see if | | | | shot. Here is a tip. The shorter the shot that you |
| there is any problem keeping your balance. If there | | | | need to make, the closer your feet should be |
| is, you need to keep shifting until you find a | | | | brought together. Hit the ball true, instead of with all |
| comfortable position where there is no tension in | | | | of your strength to keep it from bouncing away and |
| your swing. Freedom in your muscles and mind is | | | | reducing the distance that it travels. |
| what you are looking for so that you will be able to | | | | Awkward and difficult shots are something that |
| swing smoothly. If you are fidgety when you | | | | every golfer needs to learn to deal with. Once you |
| address the ball, you are not going to be able to | | | | learn how to handle them, then you will be much |
| focus on the ball. Be sure you keep your feet still. | | | | more confident and be enjoying a lower golf score! |