Here is a list of very useful techniques for playing golf, which in six months will allow you to reduce your handicap by ten strokes.
Steps
Step 1. Place your foot
One of the most effective basic rules for reaching long distances is to place your foot and body behind the ball. The foot to be kept still is the one behind the ball. For right-handers it will be the right foot, for left-handers the left one. If you lift your foot too soon in the execution of the shot, the shot will lose power.
Step 2. Rest your elbow on your side
Keeping your right arm close to your side will allow your body to guide your arms and club upon impact with the ball. This will reduce the negative influence your hands could have on the hit.
Step 3. Let the club guide you
A common mistake for many golfers is to believe that in order to get the ball farther, it is necessary to hit it harder. A good tip is to focus on the center of the ball and control the movement instead. It will lead you to far better results than increasing the force of the blow. Trying to hit the ball too hard will inevitably end up missing or hitting it from scratch. Relax, don't rush, focus on controlling the movement and the club will do the rest. When you have complete control over the movement you can then gradually increase the power of the blow.
Step 4. Relax your muscles and keep a soft grip
After bringing the club up, take a short pause and keep a soft grip for the strike. To do this, relax the muscles of the forearms and those of the fingers, in this way your movement will be faster when you hit the ball. This way you will make a longer cast.
Step 5. View the shot
When practicing your strokes you should try to visualize the trajectory you want to give to the ball, making sure that the movement is comfortable. With this technique you will relax your body and mind. Also, always try not to overdo the preparatory movements because otherwise the thought of being able to hit badly will make you lose confidence.
Step 6. Roll on your hips hard
Rotating your hips vigorously as you strike will engage the abdominal muscles and this will help increase the speed of the club and thus achieve greater distance. Make sure you do this correctly and keep your foot firmly to avoid chipping the ball.
Step 7. To make a shot that reaches a greater distance it is advisable not to bring the club too far back before striking
A common mistake among golfers is to take the club too far back when loading the shot, thereby losing control of the movement. Powerful and controlled movement can be achieved by controlling the wrists and rotating the body as you strike, thus reaching greater distances.
Step 8. Keep fit
As with any other sport, some physical fitness is required to maintain good performance. Do some stretching exercises before each round of golf. If you have the time, going to the gym a couple of times a week will help you a lot.
Step 9. Try to give the ball little rotation
To do this, place the ball higher on the tee. This will hit the ball lower, reducing the rotation of the ball. Also try to avoid a forward movement over the ball upon impact; this will also help you reduce rotation.
Step 10. Practice as often as you can
While you may think this is obvious, he never goes too far in emphasizing the importance of this point. The amount of time you spend playing is crucial to adding good performance. To hone your skills you have to play regularly, without exercise you will never improve. As you play, you will perfect your style and what you learned the previous week you will take with you to the next.
