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Build A Better Swing (Sixth Edition)
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Fundamentals • ‘If you don’t get the basics right, your game will never move forward. From simple set-up and alignment keys, adopting the correct grip and being able to hold your finish position, we have all the bases covered for you to work on. If you can master the fundamentals of the golf swing, you will have the perfect platform from which to build on. Every golfer should work on the drills over the following pages.’
Alignment keys • Setting the correct alignment will allow you to swing the club on the right path
Manage your expectations • Your round of golf starts well before the first tee – you need to prepare correctly and learn to keep your anticipation reined in to reach your potential. Mental game expert Gary Leboff explains all…
SEVEN TIPS FOR PERFECT POSTURE • There are certain key fundamentals that every good player has in common. Perhaps the most important of these is posture, as this lies at the heart of solid, consistent ball-striking. So if you are going to work on one key fundamental this spring, use my seven tips to groove the perfect posture ready for a season of sweet ball-striking…
YOUR GRIP • Playing consistent golf requires certain key fundamentals to be in place from the start and there are none more important than the grip. The reality is that without a solid grip, your good form will still provide decent performances but as soon as your ball-striking falters, woeful scores will rip your confidence to shreds. So if there is one fundamental that you should nail, it’s your grip…
The takeaway • Get the start of the swing right and everything has a much better chance of falling into place
The leg action • The act of skimming a stone holds the key to understanding how the legs should work
Resistance • Creating effective torque and resistance in your swing will deliver more power
Your transition • The transition from backswing to downswing is vital to getting the most from your swing
Creating lag • Lag is the secret ingredient that transforms a smooth swing into raw power
Angle of attack • How the clubhead approaches the ball can have a big effect on flight and spin
Creating width • Maintaining maximum width in your swing is one of the keys to producing power and control
Building Confidence • You’re not born with confidence – it’s something you have to practise. Mental golf expert Gary Leboff teaches you how to trust your inner self and achieve lasting results
GROOVE THE PERFECT SWING PATH • There are endless ideas about how to swing a golf club, but the fact is that if you have good core principles you can’t go wrong. Understanding the path of your golf swing will help you develop a sound technique that stays strong even under pressure…
Shoulder turn • Improving your shoulder turn can help cure a slice and dramatically boost power
Synchronisation • You’ll only generate real power and consistency in your swing when things work together
Better stability • To groove a swing that delivers both speed and control, you need stability in your technique
Swing speed • Creating good clubhead speed through impact is key to producing impressive distance
Impact position • Give yourself the best chance of making the perfect strike with these simple drills
Weight transfer • Weight shift in the golf swing can be the catalyst for improving both power...
