Most golfers are aware that by focusing
on the golf swing fundamentals, one by one, they stand the best
chance of dramatically improving their game. This is because the golf swing
fundamentals make up the golf swing which is at the heart of the game of
golf.
Golf swing fundamentals are to
be found in the three segments of a proper golf swing which are the backswing,
the downswing and thirdly the impact and follow
through.
The backswing is one of the important
golf swing fundamentals because every shot begins here. If the backswing falls
short, so will the resulting hit. At this stage, focus should be placed equally
on body rotation and club and arm extension.
Moving to the downswing as another golf
swing fundamental, this movement actually starts in the legs and the hips,
rather than the arm. There should be a clear transfer of body weight from back
to front with the knees, thighs and hips all beginning to move forward. This
should be the correct movement in every proper golf
swing.
The impact and follow through are the
golf swing fundamentals that complete the entire swing. At impact the body
weight should be on the outside of the forward heel and the inside of the rear
foot.
The entire awkward movement of the golf
swing is unnatural to the body and this is why the body resists and it becomes
very difficult to develop all the smooth movements that go into the proper
golf swing fundamentals.
Even endless practice may not be as
effective in developing your body muscles in such a way that the golf swing
fundamentals come as natural as possible. This is where exercise comes in to
play a key role. Many golfers have successfully used golf-specific exercises and conditioning
to improve their golf swing fundamentals.
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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. Check out his new golf
fitness site at Perform Better Golf.
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