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The Proper Golf Swing Technique

By Mike Pedersen

There is no doubt that the proper golf swing technique is very important if an amateur golfer or any golfer for that matter, is to see their game improve to a significant level.

This is the reason why every golfer without exception constantly aspires to perfecting their technique in executing the golf swing.

In your efforts to get the proper golf swing technique right, it is extremely useful to realize that there are numerous muscles in your body that participate in a proper golf swing technique.

You need the co-operation of all these golf muscles, right from your feet and heels and right up to your shoulder, neck and head. There are actually quite a number of golf muscles that are important to pay attention to when seeking to master the proper technique for the golf swing.

Without the co-operation of these golf muscles, the proper golf swing technique will be useless to you.

Mainly because it will be virtually impossible to execute it. The mind alone cannot achieve the proper technique in the golf swing, you need the full co-operation of the body.

The only way to gain the co-operation of these muscles in executing a series of movements that are as unnatural and uncomfortable to the body as a golf swing is through exercises. And not any exercises, you will require golf specific exercises from a good golf exercise program.

What the exercises do is strengthen and condition the muscles in your body so that the golf swing starts to feel much more natural to the body.

When this happens, mastering the proper technique in your golf swing ceases to become a struggle and in fact becomes very easy.

This is really the only way that you will be able to utilize and see the benefit of the proper technique in your golf swing.

About The Author

About The Author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness experts in the country, author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide, and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. Take a look at his just released golf fitness dvds at his golf fitness site - Perform Better Golf.
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Acceptable ball position is somewhere between the middle of your stance and heel of target side foot, with your hands slightly touching your target side leg to a hand-thumb out from your leg at address. To find your best spot, hit a ball from all 4 corners of the ball box and gradually adjust until you optimize ball contact and initial direction. Some players find this spot with every club. I think it's more consistent to have one spot for all clubs and change your spine angle and width of stance to accommodate the club you are swinging. Obviously, you can affect direction and trajectory by adjusting the front to back parameter. Front is higher trajectory and possibly in the direction of the front foot. Back is lower trajectory and possibly in the direction of the back foot. I say possibly because you could change your swing path if you wanted to. After all, you can do whatever you want. Understand that a slight realigning (positioning) of your body or clubface may be easier to do.
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Hitting the ground before the ball, or "fat shots" is a very common problem that can lead to injury. This is caused by either coming into the ball too steeply, and/or decelerating the club head as you hit the ball. Proper weight shift is important and keeping your right shoulder back on the downswing (opposite for left handers) is crucial. There is a tendency to throw the right shoulder ahead as you come down creating an outside in steep club path. Focus on swinging more around your body to remedy this. A good drill is to strap your upper arms to your body and hit balls. This makes it impossible to throw the shoulder forward. Don't forget to accelerate through the ball. When you slow down at the bottom of your swing, you will hit it fat every time.
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Remember, you can cut off a few strokes per round by doing nothing more than choosing the correct ball. It's a good idea to keep a few of each in your bag and practice with them. Learn how they feel. See how you like them. Figure out which one to use so you can get an edge on your p Whenever you practice, you should spend some time playing with your ball flight. Experiment with all the possibilities. Spin the ball left and right, a little and a lot. Then make the ball go high and low, a little and a lot. Practice this routine with all of your clubs. As you are able to do more with your ball flight, you will lower your score and have more fun.laying partners even before you tee off.
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